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Dark green foliage and abundant, large, bright red fruit persist into the winter. A male pollinator is needed for fruit production.
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The 'Winter Red' cultivar was introduced in 1977 by Simpson Nursery in Vincennes, Indiana.
Although winterberry will tolerate some shade, fruit production is best in sunny locations. Winterberry will tolerate a range of soil types and moistures. Ilex verticillata plants are dioecious (plants are either male or female). One male winterberry plant will effectively pollinate up to six female plants.