How to Propagate Winterberry

Winterberry, a type of holly, is a large shrub. It is used in gardens and landscapes for borders and focal points. It grows 6 to 12 feet with a short trunk and branches. Pruning is not necessary for winterberry plants, and it can make a nice showing without regular trimming. Winterberry can be either deciduous or evergreen, with the deciduous species being much more cold hardy than the evergreen varieties.

Winterberry plant or berries

Instructions

- 1
  Gather berries from the plant during the winter. These berries have seeds in them and will be needed for propagation.
- 2
  Remove the fruit from the seed. Clean the seeds with water and a fine strainer.
- 3
  Store the seeds in a cool, dry place until spring. Keep the seeds separated, and store them in moist sand, in a cellar, basement or refrigerator.
- 4
  Turn the seeds in the sand at least once per week throughout the rest of the winter.
- 5
  Plant the seeds early in the spring in a prepared garden bed.

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