Description
Winterberry – Southern Gentleman (Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman') is an essential male pollinator for late-blooming female winterberries like 'Winter Red'. This deciduous shrub features a dense, rounded form and lush dark green foliage that remains vibrant throughout the growing season. Although it does not produce berries, its late-spring to early-summer flowers are crucial for cross-pollination and ensuring a showy winter berry display on nearby female plants.
Southern Gentleman thrives in consistently moist, highly acidic soils and tolerates challenging conditions, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, wet lowlands, or mass plantings. Adaptable to both full sun and part sun, this dependable shrub reaches a mature height of 7 feet and a width of 6 feet. Its resilience and pollination power make it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly and ornamental landscapes alike.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Ilex Verticillata Southern Gentleman
Light: full sun, part sun
Watering: keep soil consistently moist
Soil: highly acidic, moist, well draining soil
Zone: 3 – 9
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (7'), width (6')
Blooming Season: late spring/early summer
Pollinator?: needs a female clone
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