Berry Poppins (Miss Poppins)
Ilex verticillata 'FARROW' PP20367 (Berry Poppins)
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 36-48 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 400 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Acidic, moist to wet, well-draining to poorly-drained; tolerates clay |
| Soil pH | 4.5-6.0 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | White (small, inconspicuous) |
| Fruit | Berry (drupe) |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Mr. Poppins Holly (required male pollinator), Spirea, Viburnum |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
REQUIRES male pollinator 'Mr. Poppins' within 50 feet for berry production. Plant in moist to wet soils. Acidic soil essential.
Maintenance
Prune lightly after berry display fades in late winter. Cut back hard every few years to rejuvenate.
Cleanup
Leave berries through winter for birds. Prune old wood in early spring before new growth.
Notes
Prolific berry producer coating bare branches through winter. Extremely showy in fall and winter. Must have male pollinator. Berries toxic to humans and pets but critical wildlife food source.