Up for sale American Winterberry, Coralberry (Ilex verticillata), 1-2 year old 12-18 inches tall. roots wrapped in wet media such as wet wood shavings and plastic during dormancy period November through April. During summer shipped in plastic container with soil. Shipping in the box. Winterberry, Winterberry Holly, Common Winterberry, Michigan Holly, Black Alder, Brook Alder, Canada Holly, Coralberry, Deciduous Winterberry, False Alder, Fever Bush, Swamp Holly, Virginian Winterberry Natural Distribution: Bogs, along streams and ponds, low woods, damp thickets USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9 Height: 6' to 10' Spread: up to 10' Growth Rate: Moderate to slow Habit: Multi-stemed, upright, rounded habit with medium texture, the larger stems up to 2 inches diameter; bark thin, smooth and grayish brown; may create colonies from root suckers, especially in wet conditions. The fruit is a globose red drupe 6–8 mm (0.24–0.31 in) in diameter, which often persists on the branches long into the winter, giving the plant its English name. Like most hollies, it is dioecious, with separate male and female plants; the proximity of at least one male plant is required to pollenise the females in order to bear fruit. It is recommended to pot it or plant it in open ground promptly as you receive it. Keep roots moist all the time. Plant will be sent secured in the box. It has developed good root system and ready to be transplanted to the permanent location. I prefer to mail plant material on Monday or Tuesday (Rather beginning of the week) - only to assure that it will not sit on a shelf in the post office over the weekend. Please check your State local laws for plants entry. Due to U.S.D.A. regulations, some plants cannot be shipped to TX, FL, AZ, HI, CA, Puerto Rico. We will not be responsible for confiscated items while being shipped. We do recommend to get at lest 2-3 plants to ensure female plant will be in the bunch. Seedlings are distributed randomly when propagated by the seeds. Quick shipping methods will keep your tree in the best shape for its trip across the country. I ship items after payment is received. Feel free to ask me any questions about this item. I am always glad to help you. Shipping with tracking number in USA. International buyers - contact me first as plants need to be cut shorter so we could arrange on how to ship them.