Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'
An extremely hardy late-blooming male holly with dense, rich green foliage on an upright, rounded form. It does not set fruit but serves as an excellent pollenizer for late-flowering female southern hollies, such as Sparkleberry, Winter Red, and Winter Gold. Plant one male for every five female plants. A wonderful background shrub.
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
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| Height | 6' - 8' (ft) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Rain Gardens |
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Southern Gentleman Winterberry
Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'
An extremely hardy late-blooming male holly with dense, rich green foliage on an upright, rounded form. It does not set fruit but serves as an excellent pollenizer for late-flowering female southern hollies, such as Sparkleberry, Winter Red, and Winter Gold. Plant one male for every five female plants. A wonderful background shrub. |
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