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Ilex verticillata Southern Gentleman

Southern Gentleman Winterberry (Southern Gentlemale Black Alder)

A late-flowering, male selection used to pollinate female plants with typical characteristics of the species.

  • »  Flowers are white and inconspicuous
  • »  Dark green, glossy leaves turn (occasionally) to purple
  • »  Suckering profusely, it produces an oval shrub
  • »  Required as a male pollinator for 'Winter Red'
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July

3gal
$47.13
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:175-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Clumping
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Hedge
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

Although winterberry will tolerate some shade, fruit production is best in sunny locations. Winterberry will tolerate a range of soil types and moistures. One, male, winterberry plant will effectively pollinate up to six, female plants.