(6-8 feet tall x 6-8 feet wide) Southern Gentleman Winterberry is best planted alongside the female Winter Red Winterberry to provide the pollen it needs to fertilizer its flowers, which then develop into brilliant red berries. (Winterberries are dioecious, meaning they have separate male and female plants.) Southern Gentlemen are attractive shrubs with glossy green foliage and inconspicuous flowers, but they do not produce berries. Plant at least one male for up to 6-10 female plants, in close proximity to ensure good pollination. Native to swampy areas of the Northeast, Winterberry shrubs area easily grown in average, acidic, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Adaptable to both light and clay soils, but prefers moist, acidic, organic loams. Good tolerance for poorly drained soils including wet boggy or swampy conditions.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018671 AM018638 (Plant - 3" Pot) - Out of stock. AM018659 (Tray of 16) - Out of stock.
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Common Name | Southern Gentleman Winterberry |
Botanical Name | Ilex verticillata Southern Gentleman |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | White |
Mature Height | 72-96" tall (6-8 feet) |
Estimated Mature Spread | 72-96" wide (6-8 feet) |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Early to mid summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Glossy, dark-green oval-shaped foliage. Turns yellowish-green to purplish-bronze in fall. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil |
Soil Moisture | Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Wet Sites |
Advantages | Native, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Good For Hedge / Screen |
Additional Information | Southern Gentleman Winterberry is needed to pollinate Winter Red Winterberry. Good for rain garden. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |