Monday, December 19, 2022

Northern cardinal in winterberry bush

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      Northern cardinal in winterberry bush

      This scarlet winterberry shrub is the perfect hiding place for the northern cardinal. What better spot for singing in the winter holidays? Winterberry is a deciduous holly that's native to North America and can be a modest shrub or a tree reaching up to 15 feet. The yellow and green flower clusters that bloom in spring give way to bright red berries in winter.

      Cardinals winter in the Midwest and the Eastern US, brightening the dreary winter months with flashes of bold scarlet. It's only the male cardinal that sports the crimson plumage. Female cardi…Read more

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  1. https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/winterberry

    WebWinterberry is a dioecious species, meaning female flowers and male flowers grow on separate plants. To get berries on a female plant, a male plant must be near. One male plant will pollinate about 20 female plants to produce …

  2. How to Grow Winterberry, a Native Plant, for Winter Interest

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    WebDec 13, 2017 · Winterberry ( Ilex verticillata) is a shrub that is related to holly. It is native to the Northeastern US where it grows in marshy areas. If you …

    What is a winterberry?
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  3. https://www.thespruce.com/winterberry-holly-shrubs-2131220
    • Winterberry is a slow-growing, shrub with a rounded upright growth habit. It typically grows 3 to 15 feet tall and readily suckers to form large thickets. The leaves are dark green and elliptical, about 2 to 3 inches long. Fall color is usually not impressive, although some years may see the foliage turn an attractive maroon color. Fairly plain gre...
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    • Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata
    • Estimated Reading Time: 10 mins
    • Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
    • Published: Nov 26, 2003


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