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Ilex verticillata, commonly known as Winterberry Holly, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It’s recognized by its striking clusters of bright red berries which remain visible on bare branches during the winter months, providing a distinctive visual element in the landscape. This p...
Ilex decidua, native to the southern United States, is a deciduous holly regarded for its display of bright orange-red berries that last through the winter months.
Ilex vomitoria, an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, is notable for containing caffeine and historically being used by indigenous peoples to make a tea.
Ilex x meserveae, a hybrid holly developed by Kathleen Meserve in the 1950s, combines the classic spiny foliage of English holly with the cold hardiness of Asian species.
Ilex crenata, native to Japan and eastern Asia, is an evergreen shrub frequently used as a boxwood substitute in landscaping due to its small, spineless leaves and dense growth.
