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Mr. Poppins® Winterberry

Ilex verticillata

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Overview

Mr. Poppins® Winterberry, or Ilex verticillata, is a compact male deciduous holly with green foliage and small white pollinating flowers. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, with an upright habit suited to mixed shrub plantings. Best in full sun to part sun, it thrives in consistently moist or wet soils and helps female winterberries set fruit. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Mr. Poppins® Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) — is a compact male deciduous holly with green foliage and small white pollinating flowers
Mr. Poppins® Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) — It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, with an upright habit suited to mixed shrub plantings

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Aquifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mr. Poppins® Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) — is a compact male deciduous holly with green foliage and small white pollinating flowers
Mr. Poppins® Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) — It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, with an upright habit suited to mixed shrub plantings

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