| 1–3 | — | $39.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $37.05 ea |
| 10-15 | 15% off | $33.15 ea |
| 16-23 | 25% off | $29.25 ea |
| 24+ | 35% off | $25.35 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.
| 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. |
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.
| 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 |
No, it is a male plant grown for pollination, not fruit.
No, one male can service several compatible female plants when placed close enough.
Yes, it handles average to moist soil and fits rain garden-style plantings.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31274
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Very dedicated and professional. We are happy with the way they planted 14 trees for us. 11 green giants, 2 white pines and 1 Norway spruce.
Picked up my plants-ostrich ferns and blue ice amsonia without any problems! Wonderful, responsive owners! Will be buying from them in the future!
