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Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

southern gentleman winterberry

While many plants can claim fabulously red fall foliage, none can beat I. verticillata for fall fruiting, with the berries hanging onto the plant well into winter. The bright red berries are stunning when frozen in ice. Grows best when planted in moist to wet soils. 'Winter Red' is a consistently-sized female cultivar best pollinated by the male cultivar 'Southern Gentleman." It may also be pollinated by wild-type males.

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Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 6-8 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Cultivar
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
• Fall/Winter Fruit
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Dioecious (fruits only on female plants)
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Rain Garden
• Naturalize
• Hedge/screening


North American Distribution


southern gentleman winterberry - Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' from Native Plant Trust