{"product_id":"southern-gentleman-winterberry-holly-1-gallon-male-pollinator-shrub-ilex-verticillata-hardy-native-plant-for-berry-production","title":"Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly - 1 Gallon Male Pollinator Shrub - Ilex verticillata - Hardy Native Plant for Berry Production","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnsure abundant berry production on your female Winterberry Hollies with Southern Gentleman Winterberry, the reliable male pollinator essential for many popular Ilex verticillata varieties. This hardy native deciduous shrub provides the pollen needed for female winterberries such as Winter Red, Winter Gold, Cacapon, Sparkleberry, Sunset, and Shaver to produce their vibrant winter berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Gentleman is an excellent companion planting for wildlife gardens, rain gardens, native landscapes, and naturalized areas. Its adaptable growth habit and tolerance for moist soils and clay conditions make it easy to grow in a wide range of landscapes. One male plant can typically pollinate 6–10 nearby female winterberry plants, helping create spectacular winter berry displays season after season. These healthy plants are shipped established in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ 1 live Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ 1 gallon pot plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Male pollinator shrub for Winterberry Hollies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ilex verticillata ‘Southern Gentleman’\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, organically rich soil; adaptable to clay soils\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous shrub, mature height approximately 6–8 feet, mature width approximately 6–8 feet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established potted plant in 1 gallon pot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 Care Tip: Plant one Southern Gentleman within pollination range of 6–10 female Winterberry Hollies for reliable berry production. Ideal for rain gardens, wet soils, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"nurulflowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43713272938573,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2941\/5501\/files\/ListingShopify3.jpg?v=1788340922","url":"https:\/\/liveblooms.com\/products\/southern-gentleman-winterberry-holly-1-gallon-male-pollinator-shrub-ilex-verticillata-hardy-native-plant-for-berry-production","provider":"Live Blooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}