Mr. Poppins® Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

Mr. Poppins Winterberry up close.
Mr. Poppins Mr. Poppins Winterberry up close.
Mr. Poppins Mr. Poppins Winterberry up close.
Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in shrubs.
Mr. Poppins Mr. Poppins Winterberry in focus.
Mr. Poppins® Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
Mr. Poppins Winterberry up close.
Mr. Poppins Mr. Poppins Winterberry up close.
Mr. Poppins Mr. Poppins Winterberry up close.
Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in shrubs.
Mr. Poppins Mr. Poppins Winterberry in focus.
Mr. Poppins® Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

Mr. Poppins® Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

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Please Note: Our plants are currently shipping dormant. During dormancy, plants go inactive to conserve energy for the next growing season.

Enhance your winter landscape with the help of Mr. Poppins Winterberry. This compact male plant is the ideal pollinator for Berry Poppins and Berry Heavy, guaranteeing a plentiful berry harvest. Bring a touch of festive elegance to your garden with Mr. Poppins. Thanks to its unique ability to pollinate multiple plants, this less conspicuous but essential plant can be discreetly placed to let it's showy counterpart shine! Note: this variety does not produce berries, but is the pollinator to ensure Berry Poppins does!

  • 3-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 3-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in full sun to part sun (6+ to 4 hours daily)
  • Space plants 3-5 feet apart for best results
  • Produces small white flowers in fall that help pollinate female plants but don't create berries
  • Maintains glossy green foliage from spring to fall on a miniature, tidy habit
  • Great for landscapes, damp or wet soils, wildlife gardens, rain gardens
  • Native to North America, resists deer, miniature variety

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. Little to no pruning is needed; remove select branches to shape or manage growth if necessary.

Pollination: One male plant will pollinate up to 5 females; plants should be located within about 50'/15.24m of each other.

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  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
    • 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
  • Shrubs ship dormant November through April
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