| Winterberry Holly | |
| Black Alder |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other |
| Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Flower Time: | Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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