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Bloom & Buzz Small-batch. Single source. Carroll County, Tennessee.

Plant profile

Berry Heavy

Berry Heavy Winterberry

Ilex verticillata

Expected availability · late 2028

Shrub / perennial Willow WorksCompanion cut stemsPollinator support
Sun
Full sun to part shade; placement follows the Field 1 plan
Hardiness
Selected for West Tennessee Zone 7b; field performance will be recorded
Bloom
Species/cultivar dependent; local bloom timing will be recorded after establishment
Harvest
Seasonal; harvest timing follows the marketable feature and plant establishment

At a Glance

SubtleShowySubtle to Showy, position 5 of 5
FineBold TextureFine to Bold Texture, position 5 of 5
SupportingFocalSupporting to Focal, position 5 of 5
SparseHeavy Berry SetSparse to Heavy Berry Set, position 5 of 5
FreshDried DisplayFresh to Dried Display, position 5 of 5

About

Red holiday berries.

Best Uses

Berry stems.

Choose This If…

Choose this if you want berry stems to add seasonal color and texture without relying on flowers.

Material Details

Primary harvest: Late Fall–Winter. Best stage: Fully colored berries, preferably after leaf drop.

Growing requirements

Water
Consistent moisture during establishment; species-specific needs apply
Soil
Species-appropriate soil within the Willow Field companion planting system
Growth rate
Species/cultivar dependent

Fruit, flower, or harvest traits

Red holiday berries. Intended cut-material use: berry stems.

Pollination and compatibility

Included in the Willow Field system partly for pollinator forage; species-specific pollination requirements apply.

Role at Bloom & Buzz

Willow Works North hedge companion planting. Provides red holiday berries for customer-facing material while contributing forage, habitat, seasonal structure, or pollination support to the field and Bloom & Buzz Apiary.