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Bluebirds across North America have declined at an alarming rate through the loss of their favorite winter food supply – the Winterberry (Ilex verticillata). Dan Hartmann, a horticulturist and nurseryman, who specializes in growing native North American plant species, explains that the principle cause of the Winterberry’s decline, and subsequently bluebird decline, is
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Native plants in gardens can have four-season interest. One beautiful, interesting shrub is Ilex verticillata (Winterberry – Zones 4-9). It is a medium to large shrub (6-12 feet tall and wide), which has brilliant red berries throughout fall and into the winter. In fact, the berries, if not eaten by birds, can persist through January. [...]
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