Ilex verticillata ‘Oosterwijk’

North American native, commonly referred to as “winterberry”. Large, suckering, deciduous shrub, about 2m tall, with bright green, oval to lance-shaped, toothed leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of small white flowers in mid-spring, are followed by masses of very long-lasting, large red berries if pollinated by a male plant; berries persisting well into winter. Good for cutting- they’ll keep indoors for several weeks – no need to keep them in water.Tolerant of many soil types, this plant thrives in wet areas, providing nesting opportunities and forage for birds. Female holly. Winterberries need one male pollinator for 10 females to provide adequate pollination. Ht and Spr 6-8ft.