Ilex verticillata bush named Winter Red

Abstract

A new variety of Ilex verticillata bush characterized by the brilliant coloring of the abundant fruit and coloring and retention of brilliant fruit or berry long after other plants of the species have faded or discolored. .[.The hybrid is sterile..].

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Ilex verticillata plant as herein shown and described, characterized by abundant fruit and the retention of the brilliant red fruit coloration, .Iadd.often .Iaddend.retaining this characteristic from October through March, its easy propagation from cuttings, and its vigorous growth habit.