Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Ilex verticillata cultivars, 1 by Decumbent

Decumbent wrote:
" You are a blessing." Four words I've never heard before! "Thank you Decumbent for posting this." More words I've never heard before! Yep, without a doubt, that is Ilex verticillata, aka Winterberry. Also goes by Deciduous Holly. I do not know where Vincennes, Indiana is, but ______ Simpson of the famous Simpson's Nursery found the most popular cultivar of Ilex verticillata in a roadside ditch or hedge in the area. That cultivar is called "Winter Red." He also found the very common and beautiful Hawthorn "Winter King" in the area.

Oh, and this only furthers my argument. Look at that pure species photo TGIF posted and mine of "Shaver" and tell me there's a difference!

Oh, and one more thing, NEVER doubt the DG Trees and Shrubs Forum crowd 's ability to ID a plant! No matter how obscure, no matter how difficult, somebody here will nail it!

Pictured is the cultivar "Earlibright."

Scott