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 Nic®e, or Berry Heavy®) is sufficient. Bees do the transporting, so even a distance of 50-75’ will work. Road salt tolerant.