Red Berry Tree in Illinois

Question

I am seeing red trees with berries. The trees are deciduous and approximately 12 feet tall. I am thinking winterberry holly? I want one of these trees. I live in the lower 1/3 of Illinois, zone 5. Any ideas?

Answer 1

If you are seeing them in your area, it’s highly likely you can find one available at your local garden center or nusery. These plants are hardy in zones 3-9, so you can grow one successfully in your region.

Answer 2

And meke sure you have both a male and female plant. Like most hollies, it is dioecious, with separate male and female plants; the proximity of at least one male plant is required to pollenize the females in order to bear fruit.