SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN MALE WINTERBERRY HOLLY -

7-8 Feet Tall 7-8 Feet Wide--

Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentlemen' is commonly referred to as Southern Gentlemen Winterberry Holly. This fast growing, extremely hardy male selection has a dense, upright rounded habit with rich green leaves that turn purplish-bronze in fall. It does not set fruit, however, it is an excellent pollenizer for late-flowering varieties of winterberries. One male plant can easily pollinate five female plants.

Southern Gentlemen Winterberry Holly enjoys full to filtered sun in rich, organic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate wet or swampy areas and can be pruned to shape in early spring just before new growth appears.

Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentlemen'

Part Sun Shade

white flower

Zone: 3