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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