Southern Gentleman Winterberry
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Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'
Extremely hardy late-blooming male holly with dense, rich green foliage on an upright, rounded form. Excellent pollenizer for late-flowering female southern hollies, such as Sparkleberry, Winter Red, and Winter Gold.
Plant one male for every five female plants. A wonderful background shrub. Deciduous.
Photos courtesy of Panoramic Farms, Marshville, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Shrub (Male Pollinator) |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Height | 6' - 10' |
| Spread | 6' - 10' |
| Shape | Columnar Form |
| Primary Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color | Winter Dormant |
| Flowering Season | Late Spring |
| Flower Color | White (inconspicuous) |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Sun Preferences | Sun to Partial shade |
| Water Preferences | Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |