Ilex verticillata ~ Winterberry butterfly then acquires purplish tint before

then acquires purplish tint before exploding into intense shades of pink-orange

is a small deciduous tree or large shrub that is native to the southern United States

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium maintenance

The small yellow flowers have numerous long stamen and bloom in spring

Leaf blight and leaf miners may be occasional problems

Ilex verticillata ~ Winterberry butterfly then acquires purplish tint beforeWinterberry typically grows as a large shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 6 to 15 feet (1. 8 to 4. 5 meters) with a similar spread. It has a dense, rounded form and dark green, serrated leaves that turn yellow in the fall before dropping. The most notable feature of Winterberry is its clusters of berries that appear in the fall. The berries are a brilliant red color and provide a striking contrast against the bare branches during the winter