Winter Red Winterberry
Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
Winter Red Winterberry
In stock · from $42.99
The 'Winter Red' winterberry is a deciduous holly known for its abundant and vibrant red berries that provide exceptional winter interest after its leaves have dropped. As a female plant, it requires a male pollinator like 'Southern Gentleman' nearby to ensure a heavy fruit set.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-12.
Good to know
- Attracts birds.
- Tolerates shade.
- Deer resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Winter Red Winterberry get?
About 8' tall and 8' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Winter Red Winterberry need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Winter Red Winterberry need?
Low water use.
Will Winter Red Winterberry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Winter Red Winterberry deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Winter Red Winterberry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $42.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Winter Red Winterberry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.