.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Maryland Beauty' Winterberry Ilex verticillata 'Maryland Beauty' Description A deciduous shrub known for its striking bright red berries that persist through winter, providing ornamental interest and attracting wildlife. Suggested Uses Ideal for hedge screens, wildlife gardens, wet areas, and naturalized landscapes that benefit from seasonal berries. Plant Details Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata 'Maryland Beauty' Common Name: Winterberry Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-8 ft tall with a similar spread, with a rounded habit. Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growing Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Berries are toxic if ingested Fragrant: Mildly fragrant Cut Flower: Yes, for dried arrangements Grows Well With: Other native shrubs and perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Prefers moist, well-drained soils; plant in full sun to part shade. Soil Moisture: Moist Soil Type: Loamy, acidic to neutral Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or crossing branches after fruiting season. Winter Care: Mulch for extra protection in colder zones. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Protect berries from birds if needed; netting can be helpful.
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