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Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Genus: Ilex.

Species: Ilex verticillata.

Deciduous holly native to US swamps. Grows to 10-12' tall and likes acidic, moist (even wet) soil. The berries are more colorful and abundant on this compared with the evergreen hollies and will last well into winter. Great plant for winter landscapes.

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