Southern Gentleman Holly Bush
Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Southern Gentleman Holly Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
Great Pollinator Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly!
- Deep-Green Foliage
- Large, Deciduous Shrub
- Male Pollinator Holly
- Dainty White Blooms
- Pollinator Friendly
- Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Tolerates Wet & Soggy Soil
- Deer-Resistant
- Bold Color & Interest
- 'Winter Red' & 'Sparkleberry' Pollinator Partner
Let Nature Hills formally introduce you to the Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman') and bring some dramatic green presence to your landscape this year!
A large shrub with a multi-stemmed growing habit, this Holly will fill your landscape with good size, and color throughout the growing season!
A bold, deciduous Holly, Southern Gentleman has great early spring foliage, lovely white flowers in mid-summer, and even fall color!
The inconspicuous, white flowers appear in mid-summer, but while they may be inconspicuous to us, the local beneficial pollinators will love them!
Southern Gentleman Winterberry, Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman', is a male selection that is used to pollinate the female Winterberry - Ilex 'Winter Red' and Ilex 'Sparkleberry'. You'll need both male and female plants to produce those berries that are famous on all Winterberry specimens!
Generally just one male Winterberry 'Southern Gentleman' will pollinate up to 10 female plants, so you can easily have a fence-line of bright berries all season long to adorn your winter landscape when planted among the ladies.
A vigorous growing, upright rounded plant with glossy, dark green summer foliage, Southern Gentleman turns yellow-green to purple-bronze in fall. The foliage is lightly toothed and rough, providing a strong presence throughout the year.
How to Use Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly In The Landscape
An easy to grow, sizable Holly, Southern Gentleman looks fantastic as a tall privacy row or back of the garden hedge planting! Providing a stalwart wall of green and a refreshing woodland garden feel. The upright, rounded habit makes Southern Gentleman stand out in the shrub border.
Standing as a sturdy line along the edge of the woods, and as verdant mass plantings, Winterberry are lovely for naturalized settings. Don't worry about planting in locations on the edges of the property, Southern Gentleman is rarely damaged by Deer!
High impact color all season long, Winterberry will provide bold interest as a pruned foundation plant or large anchor for your home's foundation and other planting beds. A stylish, deep-green backdrop of foliage is always welcome to highlight smaller shrubs and perennials.
With the added ability to grow in moist to wet soils, Winterberry is oh so versatile! Use in the low areas of your landscape where water drains, or as an impressive plant at the corner of a building where the downspouts empty. Even tolerating swampy conditions!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Your Southern Gentleman Winterberry needs full sun to part shade for the best color. Incredibly heat-tolerant in growing zones 3 through 9, this shrub also has impressive cold hardiness.
A native to North America, Winterberry typically found in low elevation wooded areas, along ponds and streams, and in damp thickets, and swamps.
Slow and steady growers, without pruning they will get to a sizable 8-10 foot tall and similar spread. Pruning is best done right after Southern Gentleman is finished blooming.
Tolerating wet soils, Southern Gentleman does very well in any well-draining soil and are not too particular on the type. However, the ability to grow in soggy conditions does set this Holly apart from others!
Tolerating dryer sites once established, Holly and all plants benefit generous layer of mulch to help retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill. Especially in hotter summer climates.
Deer-resistant, tough shrubs, these won't need too much care or fuss to reap the benefits they provide your landscape.
Give your garden the stately presence that only a Southern Gentleman Winterberry from Nature Hills Nursery can lend to your landscape! Order yours today!
