Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

Southern Gentleman Winterberry

'Southern Gentleman' Winterberry is a male winterberry cultivar necessary for pollination of all southern female winterberries with later overlapping bloom time.

Dark green leaves
Spring flowers
Pollinates southern varieties of winterberry

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Description

On Hand
14444 S3-3 RPM 513

More about Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman':

While Ilex v. 'Southern Gentleman' is best for pollinating southern winterberry varieties, Ilex v. 'Jim Dandy' is a compact male pollinator for all northern types. One male plant can pollinate many female plants. A good rule of thumb is one male to six females. One can determine the sex of a winterberry when it is in bloom by examining the small flowers. If the flowers have projecting stamens, it is a male plant. If the flowers only have a rounded bump in the center, then it is a female plant. 'Southern Gentleman' requires no more effort to grow than any other winterberry, looking only for regular moisture, although they are quite adaptable to a range of sites. 'Southern Gentleman' was named and introduced by the nurseryman Bob Simpson, of Vincennes, Indiana.

Southern Gentleman Winterberry Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

6-8 Feet

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Spread:

6-8 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

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Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist, Well-Drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Foliage Color
• Red
Habit
• Perennial
Attributes
• Erosion Control
• Mass Planting
• Naturalizing
• Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
• Border or Bed