Winterberry Holly (Ilex opaca) is a shrub known for its bright red berries that cling onto branches long after leaves have fallen. These deciduous shrubs add a beautiful red color to the winter landscape and are an important winter food source for birds. Winterberry Holly is ideal for creating a border in your garden or yard.   Light: Full Sun, Partial Sun Moisture: Medium to Moist Soil Type: Well-Drained, High in Organic Matter Soil pH: 4.5 - 6.5 Average Height: 6 - 25 Feet Flowers: small, inconspicuous, white or greenish turning into bright red berries Bloom Time: May- June Fruiting Season: September Native Region: Eastern North America Wildlife: Berries provide food for a variety of birds and small mammals, foliage provides shelter Additional Notes: Separate male and female plants