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Berry Poppins® Winterberry
Berry Poppins® Winterberry
$29.25
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Quantity
11 in stock
Ilex verticillata 'FARROWBPOP'
Choose Berry Poppins® Winterberry for wet, acidic areas where you want red fall and winter berries; the tradeoff is that you must plant a male pollinator nearby for fruit.
Buy This If
- You can add Mr. Poppins® nearby.
- Your site stays moist.
- You want berries after leaf drop.
Skip This If
- You need evergreen privacy.
- Your soil is dry or alkaline.
- You will not plant a pollinator.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The red berries carry the display after the leaves drop, but fruiting depends on a compatible male pollinator. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace and can slowly form colonies where conditions suit it. |
| Maintenance | B | It is not fussy in moist acidic soil, but you need to plan for pollination and occasional shaping. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its compact habit works well in tighter shrub beds if you allow room for the planting to widen. |
| Screening Value | D | It drops its leaves and is meant for berries, not privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we’d typically recommend planting Berry Poppins® in groups with Mr. Poppins® worked into the layout, especially in moist acidic areas where many shrubs struggle.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 3.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9b |
| Spacing | 4 ft |
| Sun | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | moist to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, multi-stem |
Customers Usually Ask
Do I need a male plant?
Yes, plant Mr. Poppins® nearby or you should not expect reliable berries.
Does it stay evergreen?
No, it drops its leaves, which makes the berries easier to see.
Can it handle wet soil?
Yes, moist to wet acidic soil is one of the best reasons to use it.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31318
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