BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A deciduous holly, Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' is a sought after male form and the main pollinator for most female late flowering Ilex verticillata cultivars, including 'Winter Red' and 'Winter Gold'. This has dark green leaves and masses of small, white flowers in early summer.

A single 'Southern Gentleman' will pollinate several surrounding female Ilex verticillata .

Supplied Size: 3L containers (40 - 60 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, lime-free fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized branching, rounded shrub.
  • Height: 2.5 m (8 ft) - 3 m (10 ft).
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

• Important: Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' will not produce any fruit, but will pollinate all surrounding, late flowering, female, Ilex verticillata cultivars.