Winterberry Holly (female) (Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red')

Winterberry Holly (female) (Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red')Deciduous North American shrub Description: Bright red fruits persist through the winter; dark green foliage turns yellow in autumn Habit: Grows 6 to 10 feet tall and wide, suckering Culture: Prefers moist, acidic soils high in organic matter and full sun to part shade Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 Origin: North America Attibutes: Winter berries, rain garden, attracts birds This native shrub, also known as "black alder," ranges from

The main flush of flowers appears in late spring to early summer

and one is featured in the Parlor at Monticello

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7 through 10

gray-green foliage

Approximately 2’-3’ tall

it was not mentioned specifically in Thomas Jefferson's writing

avoid direct

Today it is popular as a cut flower and for drying

Jefferson counsels domestic reconciliation while suggesting that America recruit British incendiaries to burn London if British ships attack American cities

Our adaptation is cast in high-density composite resin

and he gave it the study name “Thomaston Road Dwarf China

and was sent a shipment of roots by Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon on April 30th of that year