Description
Mr. Poppins Winterberry is a slow-growing dwarf deciduous shrub
with a vase-like habit and rich green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Best planted in
moist,
slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Mr. Poppins is a male cultivar to pollinate other hollies, and an ideal pollinator for Berry Poppins.
Ilex verticillata is a native food source for several animals and pollinators, and acts as a host for various moths and the Henry’s Elfin Butterfly. While the wildlife enjoys the berries they are toxic to humans.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; north GA Native |
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Height: |
3′ – 4′ |
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Spread: |
3’ – 4′ |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall, |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance.Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens,Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Azalea, Camellia, Hydrangea
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Mr. Poppins® Winterberry
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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