Berries to Add Color to Your Winter Garden

Winters can turn out to be dull and boring as many perennials, annuals and other flowering plants bloom during spring and summer season. Most of the trees and shrubs start shedding their leaves in early fall and then they remain bare till the arrival of early spring. However, there are many evergreen varieties that add interest to the landscape throughout the year. Along with these evergreen trees you can grow some amazing shrubs and other trees to add bright colors to your garden in the winter season.

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Possumhaw (Ilex decidua)

Possumhaw is also commonly known as Meadow Holly or Swamp Holly and it is an amazing shrub that bears tiny red colored berries during the winter season. This holly variety is widely used for winter landscaping and holiday decorations. Holly is a popular plant around Christmas and is used in flower arrangement, wreaths and hangings. There are many other varieties of Holly plants that are used extensively for winter landscaping.

Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

Winterberry is another common variety of Holly loved for its red or dark orange colored berries that act as a food source for birds and squirrels during the winter season. It is a brilliant shrub to add splash vibrant colors to the landscape. The berries are very densely packed on the stems and are wonderful for ornamental purposes.

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Firethorn (Pyracantha)

Firethorn is another popular shrub that is densely packed with orange, red or yellow colored tiny berries that appear in fall and remain till late winter season. It is an evergreen shrub that can be trained on walls or fences. The berry laden branches bow down with weight and look absolutely mesmerizing.

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