Winterberry 'Southern Gentleman'

Common Name: Winterberry, Southern Gentleman

Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

Zone: 3-9

Blossom Colour: White (inconspicuous flowers)

Flowering Type: Male; required for pollinating female Winterberry plants like 'Red Sprite'

Summer Colour: Dark green, leathery leaves

Fall Colour: No berries, as 'Southern Gentleman' is a male plant; it helps pollinate female plants to produce red berries

Mature Height (ft): 3-4

Mature Spread (ft): 3-4

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 encourage healthy growth.