More Berries!
The questionable berry puns continue with
Berry Poppins®
Ilex verticillata (winterberry). This is a heavy fruiting dwarf selection of our native
I. verticillata: it grows to just 3-4' as compared to the more typical 6-8'.
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| Winterberry hollies like Berry Poppins Ilex are great for cut stems fall and winter. |
This plant has everything that landscapers seem to be asking for. It's a hardy, native plant with minimal maintenance requirements, and will do well in the
rain gardens and
bioswales that so many regions need. Homeowners will love it, too - it fits into their residential landscapes and provides much needed winter interest.
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| Female Berry Poppins holly needs a pollinator to fruit. Try compact Mr. Poppins holly. |
Just remember that Berry Poppins winterberry holly won't fruit unless she's got a beau nearby. We recommend equally compact
Mr. Poppins I. verticillata. No picture of him here, because he's there to work, not to look pretty.
Plant of the Week is written by Jane Beggs-Joles.
