{"product_id":"michigan-holly-or-winterberry-gallon-1","title":"Michigan Holly or Winterberry (gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eaka: Winterberry or Black Alder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeciduous Native Shrub\/ Understory Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" style=\"float: left; width: 97.3%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun, Part Shade, Shade \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, Moist, Wet \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, acidic soils. Sandy, Sandy Loam Medium Loam Clay Loam, Clay \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions Comments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winterberry tolerates poor drainage and is quite winter-hardy. You must have both a male and female plant to have berries. The male must be the same species as the female and bloom at the same time. Because hollies are such popular landscape plants, it may be worth the risk to plant a female and hope there is a male nearby. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" style=\"float: left; width: 97.3%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White , Yellow , Green , Brown \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apr , May , Jun , Jul \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" style=\"float: left; width: 97.3%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to about 20 feet tall, often much shorter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, Orange \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" style=\"float: left; width: 97.3%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds (nesting material and fruit), Butterflies \u0026amp; Bees (nectar source) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Benefits: \u003c\/strong\u003eLarval Host for Henry's Elfin butterfly; Xerces Society: Special value to Honey Bees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" style=\"float: left; width: 97.3%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" style=\"float: left; width: 97.3%;\"\u003e-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichigan Holly\u003cem\u003e (Ilex verticillata)- \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe leaves of Winterberry or Michigan Holly are not shaped with sharp teeth like other hollies and are not evergreen. The purplish green foliage turns black, in fact, with the first frost. The inconspicuous flowers, however, are followed by dense clusters of bright red berries that remain on the branches throughout winter. Winterberry is a globular, upright, medium-sized \u003ca title=\"Shrub (A low growing, usually less than 15 feet, woody perennial plant without a central stem.)\" class=\"glossary_link\" onclick=\"glossary(this)\"\u003eshrub\u003c\/a\u003e, typically 6-10 ft. tall (to 20 ft. in some circumstances).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely showy in late fall and early winter when covered with their bright red \u003ca title=\"Fruit (The seed-bearing part of a plant.)\" class=\"glossary_link\" onclick=\"glossary(this)\"\u003efruit\u003c\/a\u003e, these shrubs are either male or female--a trait typical of the holly family. Birds are readily attracted to them. Since this \u003ca title=\"Shrub (A low growing, usually less than 15 feet, woody perennial plant without a central stem.)\" class=\"glossary_link\" onclick=\"glossary(this)\"\u003eshrub\u003c\/a\u003e grows in both wet and dry sites, it is an adaptable naturalizer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rochester Pollinators","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46510507589771,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/4731\/6107\/products\/082833B1-5CB4-4DC5-82BB-51BB17BD57AF.jpg?v=1677176739","url":"https:\/\/rochesterpollinators.org\/products\/michigan-holly-or-winterberry-gallon-1","provider":"Rochester Pollinators","version":"1.0","type":"link"}