Ilex verticillata 'Kennebago' – Dwarf Red Fruit Winterberry Live Shrub | 2 Gallon Pot Size | Includes Nursery Pot Native Deciduous Shrub | Landscape & Garden Friendly | Easy to Grow

Add vibrant seasonal color to your landscape with the Ilex verticillata 'Kennebago' Winterberry, a hardy native shrub known for its abundant bright red berries that persist through fall and winter. This attractive deciduous holly provides visual interest long after its leaves have dropped, making it a favorite for wildlife gardens, foundation plantings, and winter landscapes.

Shipped in a 2-gallon nursery pot, this healthy live plant is well-rooted and ready for planting. Its compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. The colorful berries also attract birds and are commonly used in seasonal floral arrangements and holiday décor.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Ilex verticillata 'Kennebago' shrub
✔️ 2 gallon pot size plant
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Kennebago Winterberry
Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata 'Kennebago'
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Moist, well-draining to wet soils; adaptable to various soil types
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Mature Height: 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: For the best berry production, plant in a sunny location and ensure a compatible male winterberry pollinator is nearby. Water regularly during establishment and mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture.