Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

Winterberry

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

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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Classification by Use
Native
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Animal Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Habit
Mounding
Upright
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Part Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Slow
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green
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.