Mr. Poppins
Ilex verticillata 'Mr. Poppins'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-4 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park exceeds 1000+ hrs avg) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average to High |
| Soil type | Acidic, rich, poorly drained to well-draining |
| Soil pH | 4.5-6.5 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | None |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Ilex verticillata 'Berry Poppins' |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prunning after flowering. Male pollinator; does not produce berries.
Maintenance
Requires little pruning unless shaping is necessary.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in early spring.
Notes
Male cultivar used exclusively to pollinate 'Berry Poppins' female winterberries.