Plant Profile: Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

The male pollinator for female Ilex verticillata, commonly known as winterberry, is essential for successful reproduction. For every 6 to 10 female winterberry plants, you should have one male. The female varieties that benefit from this pollination include ‘Cacapon’, ‘Shaver’, ‘Sparkleberry’, ‘Sunset’, ‘Winter Red’, and ‘Winter Gold’. This plant is quite versatile when it comes to soil types, thriving in heavy clay but ideally flourishing in organically rich, moist loamy soils. It requires acidic soil conditions; otherwise, it may experience chlorosis. Pruning should be done in early spring, prior to the emergence of leaves.

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