Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly – Live Male Pollinator Shrub | 4 Inch Pot Plant | Ilex verticillata Pollinator For Female Winterberries

Ensure abundant winter berry production in your landscape with Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly, a dependable male pollinator shrub essential for many female Ilex verticillata varieties. This hardy deciduous holly is commonly used to pollinate female cultivars such as Winter Red, Winter Gold, Sparkleberry, Sunset, Cacapon, and Shaver, helping them produce vibrant ornamental berries throughout winter. One Southern Gentleman plant can effectively pollinate approximately 6–10 female winterberry shrubs.

This adaptable native shrub thrives in a wide range of soil conditions, including heavy clay, while performing best in moist organically rich soils. Its vigorous growth and attractive foliage make it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens, rain gardens, naturalized landscapes, and mixed shrub borders. These healthy plants are shipped established in 4 inch nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly
✔️ 4 inch pot plant
✔️ Male pollinator deciduous holly
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata ‘Southern Gentleman’
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Moist, organically rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; tolerates moist and clay soils well
Mature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant within close proximity to compatible female winterberry hollies to maximize pollination and berry production. Consistent soil moisture supports healthy growth and strong seasonal performance.