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Mr. Poppins® Winterberry
Mr. Poppins® Winterberry
$29.25
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| 1–3 | — | $29.25 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $27.79 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $26.32 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $24.86 ea |
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Ilex verticillata ‘Mr. Poppins’
Choose Mr. Poppins® Winterberry if you’re planting compatible female winterberries and need reliable pollination. The tradeoff is simple: this male plant helps berries happen, but it will not produce the winter fruit itself.
Buy This If
- You have female winterberries
- Your soil stays somewhat moist
- You want a compact native shrub
Skip This If
- You want red berries on this plant
- You need privacy screening
- You are planting only one winterberry
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | C+ | Its job is pollination, so the visual payoff comes mostly from nearby female winterberries. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace without becoming a fast, hard-to-place shrub. |
| Maintenance | A- | Once placed correctly, it needs little pruning beyond shaping or removing damaged growth. |
| 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 makes it easy to tuck into a winterberry grouping without taking over. |
| Screening Value | D | It is deciduous and compact, so do not count on it for privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we’d typically recommend buying the male at the same time as the female winterberries so the planting works from the start, instead of troubleshooting poor berry set later.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 3.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9a |
| Spacing | 4 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, mounding, compact |
Customers Usually Ask
Will Mr. Poppins® get berries?
No, it is a male plant grown for pollination, not fruit.
Do I need one with every female winterberry?
No, one male can service several compatible female plants when placed close enough.
Is this good for wet areas?
Yes, it handles average to moist soil and fits rain garden-style plantings.
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-31274
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