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Ilex verticillata (winterberry/Michigan holly) pH #891750

Asked January 20, 2025, 2:16 PM EST

I’ve been looking into native berrying shrubs for my yard and have been finding conflicting information on if winterberry needs an acidic soil/if so how acidic does it really need to be. The pH of my soil is 6.9, do you think this would work or should I just find something else? Thank you!

Washtenaw County Michigan

Expert Response

Good Morning,
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a native holly shrub that is as adaptable as it is beautiful.  See below for acidic requirements.

Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) in the Ilex Database - Garden.org

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V/r, Replied January 21, 2025, 4:46 AM EST

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