Ilex verticillata 'FARROWBPOP' x 'Berry Poppins®'

Winterberry - Berry Poppins®

Winterberry holly is a marvelous shrub for winter landscapes. 'Berry Poppins®' Winterberry Holly, with its dwarf habit can be planted nearly anywhere. This native to North America is a deciduous holly. Although it loses its leaves every autumn, a heavy berry display is a truly brilliant display in the winter landscape. Birds will be attracted to 'Berry Poppins®' although deer will avoid it! A male pollinator is required in order to set fruit; use Mr. Poppins®winterberry holly. An excellent addition to your landscape, you'll enjoy the cut stems, too!

Key Plant Details

Planting Zones:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Soil Type:

Clay, Sandy, Loamy

Light Requirement:

Part Sun, Sun

Moisture:

Average, Wet

Plant Characteristics

Mature Size:

3-4 feet in height, 3-4 foot spread

Annual Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

White

Bloom Time:

Spring

Shop By Use:

Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Juglone Tolerant, Winter Interest

Care Tips

Care Tips - Growing:

One male plant will pollinate up to five females. Plant within about 50'/15.25m of one another to ensure pollination and good fruit set. Quite tolerant of shaded conditions; however, flowering and fruit set is best with at least 4 hours of sun each day.

Care Tips - Pruning:

Winterberry holly blooms on old wood. However, pruning female varieties after blooming will remove any developing fruit, so pruning is not recommended except to remove entire branches in an effort to attain a specific form. Male varieties could be pruned after blooming, however, given the typically slow growth rate of winterberry hollies, pruning is not recommended for them either.

Care Tips - Soil:

Does best in moist (even very moist), slightly acidic soils, but can take average soils as well. Avoid high pH sites.

Care Tips - Uses:

Mass plantings; hedges; cutting gardens; wildlife gardens; natural areas.

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