The Southern Gentleman Holly Tree is a stunning evergreen that grows up to 20 feet tall. It's grown in zones 6-9 and is perfect for hedges or as a specimen plant.
Southern Gentleman Holly
Southern Gentleman Holly (Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman') is a beautiful and hardy deciduous shrub that is known for its ability to pollinate female winterberry plants. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to tolerate a variety of growing conditions.
Southern Gentleman Holly typically grows to a height of 6-8 feet and a width of 6-8 feet. It has an upright, rounded habit and glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are produced in clusters on the tips of the branches in the early summer, but they are inconspicuous and not showy. Southern Gentleman Holly does not produce berries, but it is essential for pollinating female winterberry plants.
Southern Gentleman Holly is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Water Southern Gentleman Holly regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Southern Gentleman Holly is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. Southern Gentleman Holly can also be used to create hedges and screens.
Here are some additional tips for growing Southern Gentleman Holly:
- Prune Southern Gentleman Holly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Mulch around Southern Gentleman Holly to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Protect Southern Gentleman Holly from deer and rabbits, which may damage the foliage.
With proper care, Southern Gentleman Holly can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of beauty and year-round interest to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 6-10 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Partial |
| Mature Width: | 6-10 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
