Berry Poppins Winterberry Holly (Proven Winners)
Berry Poppins Winterberry Holly (Proven Winners)
Ilex verticillata ' Berry Poppins"
Type: Shrub
Sun Needs: Full–part sun
Soil Moisture: Moist–wet
Mature Size(ft): 2-3X2-3
Bloom Time: Spring (flowers)
Growth Rate: Med
Container size: 2 gallon
Ecological benefits:
• Attracts native bees and butterflies
• Provides cover for amphibians in wet habitats
Landscape use:
- Landscape plant.
- Smaller than conventional winterberry hollies, so perfect for home landscapes
Other info: This deciduous holly loses its leaves every autumn but makes up for it with a heavy berry display that truly shines in the winter landscape. A male pollinator is required in order to set fruit; use Mr. Poppins® winterberry holly. One male plant will pollinate up to 5 female plants; plant within 50' of one another to assure good pollination.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder