Ilex verticillata Mr. Poppins

Winterberry Holly

$15.95 ea. (3+ discount) $15.50 ea.

In stock for Spring 2018

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Ilex Mr. Poppins is the male pollinator, a dwarf variety, necessary for berry production on Ilex verticillata Berry Poppins™, Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy, and Ilex verticillata Berry Nice.

Mr. Poppins and Berry Poppins make a perfect couple. Tiny white flowers appear in spring on lush foliage, but no berries will develop on this Winterberry.

A ratio of one male (Ilex Mr. Poppins) to ten females (Ilex Berry Poppins, Berry Nice, or Berry Heavy) is sufficient. Bees do the transporting, so even a distance of 50-75’ will work. Road salt tolerant.

Details

Item Code:	ILMP
Type:	Shrubs
Height:	Tall 3-4'
Spacing:	Plant 4' apart
Bloom Time:	Late Spring
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones:	3-9 Find Your Zone
Soil Condition:	Normal, Clay, Sandy
Flower:	White
Accent:	White
Patent:	Pending
Pot Size:	3.5" square x 4" deep

Features to Note

Beneficial for Pollinators
Deer Resistant
Hot Dry Site Tolerant
Humidity Tolerant
Seaside/Salt Tolerant
Wet Site Tolerant
Winter Interest

Ilex General Information

Ilex verticillata are deciduous shrubs with bright red fruit. Overall shape is oval and rounded. Berries appear on females after flowering and mature to bright red, remaining until mid-winter or later. Provides welcome color in the winter landscape. Cut branches are welcome additions for holiday arrangements. Birds love the berries.

Ilex Plant Care

The best time to prune is late winter or early spring. Remove some of the old wood to promote new young growth that will produce extra heavy berrying.