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Southern Gentleman Winterberry
Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'
Pronunciation: EYE-leks ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh
SKU #04569
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | An extremely hardy late-blooming male holly with dense, rich green foliage on an upright, rounded form. It does not set fruit but serves as an 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous early summer flowers |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Pollenizer |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); False Holly (Osmanthus); Sweetspire (Itea) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | An extremely hardy late-blooming male holly with dense, rich green foliage on an upright, rounded form. It does not set fruit but serves as an 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous early summer flowers |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Pollenizer |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); False Holly (Osmanthus); Sweetspire (Itea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Gentleman Winterberry produce flowers?
Inconspicuous early summer flowers
Is Southern Gentleman Winterberry evergreen or deciduous?
Southern Gentleman Winterberry is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Southern Gentleman Winterberry?
Southern Gentleman Winterberry is Easy Care, Pollenizer.
Is Southern Gentleman Winterberry resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Southern Gentleman Winterberry grow?
Southern Gentleman Winterberry has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Southern Gentleman Winterberry in my landscape?
Southern Gentleman Winterberry is suitable for: Hedge.
What color are Southern Gentleman Winterberry flowers?
Southern Gentleman Winterberry produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Southern Gentleman Winterberry?
Southern Gentleman Winterberry has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Southern Gentleman Winterberry?
Good companion plants for Southern Gentleman Winterberry include: Peony (Paeonia); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); False Holly (Osmanthus); Sweetspire (Itea).
How do I care for Southern Gentleman Winterberry?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.