Winterberry 'Mr Poppins'

Common Name: Winterberry 'Mr Poppins'

Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata 'Mr Poppins'

Zone: 3-9

Blossom Colour: White (inconspicuous flowers)

Flowering Type: Male; pollinates female Winterberry plants

Summer Colour: Dark green, leathery leaves

Fall Colour: Bright red berries appear on female plants when pollinated

Mature Height (ft): 4-6

Mature Spread (ft): 4-6

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Tree Type: Deciduous shrub

Watering: Moderate; prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil

Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to support growth and berry production on female plants