{"product_id":"semences-houx-verticille","title":"Akene Seeds - Winterberry Holly","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eTo successfully sow your seeds,\u003cbr\u003esee cultural notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003eWinterberry (\u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a native deciduous shrub known for its brilliant red berries that persist throughout winter, adding a beautiful splash of color to winter landscapes. This shrub, growing up to 2.5 meters tall, is particularly valued in naturalistic gardens for its dark green foliage and upright branches. In late spring, it produces small, inconspicuous whitish flowers. Winterberry is dioecious, meaning both male and female plants are necessary for berry production. It prefers acidic, moist to moderately dry soils, and adapts well to wet environments such as stream banks and marshy areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinterberry possesses febrifugal properties and has been traditionally used to alleviate certain ailments. However, its berries are toxic if ingested in large quantities by humans. Therefore, they are generally used for ornamental rather than culinary purposes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinterberry plays an important ecological role, especially in winter, when its berries provide a valuable food source for birds. The berries attract species such as robins and thrushes. Additionally, this shrub helps stabilize wet soils and contributes to the biodiversity of marshy and riparian environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUpon receipt, it is recommended to place the envelope containing the seeds in the refrigerator until it's time to begin the germination steps. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-utf-8\"\u003eThis cold storage helps preserve seed viability and promotes more uniform and successful germination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinterberry seeds require a double \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the cultural notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkène cannot be held responsible for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always consult a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896196079862,"sku":"sku-46691589062907","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":49896196145398,"sku":"sku-46905737478395","price":21.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":49896196178166,"sku":"sku-46905737511163","price":33.85,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":49896196112630,"sku":"sku-46905737445627","price":67.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/ilex-verticillata-houx-verticille-1.jpg?v=1769564822","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-houx-verticille","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}