Mr. Poppins® Winterberry
Ilex verticillata 'FarrowMrP' PP #25,834
SKU
08635
This extremely hardy male holly is the ideal pollenizer for Berry Poppins™, Berry Heavy®, and Berry Nice®. Plant one male for every five female plants. Densely branched growth makes an ideal background shrub. hedge or border planting. Produces no berries. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Best with regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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| Botanical Pronunciation | EYE-leks ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Pollenizer, Tolerates Wet Soils, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Best with regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil. |
Adaptable but prefers moist, acidic soils. Follow a regular watering schedule the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Apply a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 9
Your climate may be too cold for this plant