Ilex verticillata (Winterberry)

A hardy deciduous holly. Plants are not separated into male and female so plant 3-5 shrubs. Produces red berries.

Associates: Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch), Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush), Lindera benzoin (Spicebush), Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern), Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern), Pinus strobus (White Pine), Spiraea alba (Meadowsweet), Spiraea tomentosa (Hardhack or Steeple Bush)