'Winterberry' (Ilex verticillata) is one of several deciduous hollies present in the Arboretums Marsh Area. These are part of the Elmore Holly Collection which is described in detail - including a full list of the collection and a site map.

Although one usually thinks of hollies as being evergreen, a variety of hollies lose their leaves each fall and provide a display of bright colored fruits at this time of year. 'Winterberry' is one of three native deciduous hollies found in East Tennessee - the others being Carolina Holly (Ilex ambigua v. amigua) and Mountain Holly (Ilex ambigua v. montana). Many culivars and hybrids using Winterberry have been developed including the four examples shown below that can be seen in the Marsh Area this winter.

Left: 'Winter Gold' (Ilex verticillata)
Right: 'Bonfire' (Ilex serrata x verticillata)

Left: 'Stop Light' (Ilex verticillata)
Right: 'Earlibright' (Ilex verticillata)

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