Feverbush, Black Alder, Winterberry
Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata (L.) A.Gray
Synonym: Ilex bronxensis, Ilex fastigiata, Ilex verticillata var. tenuifolia , Ilex verticillata var. padifolia , Ilex verticillata var. fastigiata , Ilex verticillata var. cyclophylla
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Sunset®: 1-7,31-43
USDA: 3-9
Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun
Origin: Eastern North America, in swamps
Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub, 6 to 10 feet tall (1.8 to 3 m.), 6 to 8 feet in spread (1.8 to 2.4 m.), elliptic leaves, up to 3 inches long (7.5 cm.), up to 1 inches long (2.5 cm.)
Flowers: White or greenish flowers
Fruit: Red berry
Watering Needs: Regular water to abundant water, prefers acidic soils
Propagation: Cutting or occasionally seed
- by softwood stem tip cuttings, in autumn. Apply IBA TALC 8000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 4-6 weeks. Cuttings are taken after the first frost. Side wound the cuttings..
- by seeds, in spring. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need soak in warm water overnight.
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