Ilex verticillata Southern Gentleman
Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly
Southern Gentleman is a small to medium deciduous winterberry holly. This male selection is an early blooming pollinator for Winter Red.
- Oval habit
- Dark green leaves
- Male pollinator for Winter Red
Landscape Characteristics
• | Flowers |
Specialty Use
• | Wildlife Garden |
Attracts Wildlife
• | Attracts Pollinators |
Classification by Use
• | Native |
Foliage
• | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• | Spring |
Foliage Color
• | Green |
Attributes
• | Bioretention |
• | Border or Bed |
• | Erosion Control |
• | Low Maintenance |
• | Mass Planting |
• | Native |
• | Rain Garden |
• | Salt Tolerant |
• | Water's Edge / Bog Plant |
Additional Information about Ilex verticillata Southern Gentleman
Adapted to wet soil as well as light or heavy soil. Prefers moist, acidic soil with high levels of organic matter. Full sun or part shade but fruit set is best in full sun. Leaves become chlorotic in alkaline soil. Shrubs sucker so best to colonize in large groups.