Southern Gentleman Winterberry
Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'
Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil moist to wet.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | EYE-leks ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous early summer flowers |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Pollenizer |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist to wet. |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); False Holly (Osmanthus); Sweetspire (Itea) |
Provide organically rich, acidic, moist, loamy soil; tolerates wet, heavy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply fertilizer and prune annually to shape before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant