Winterberry Holly Berry Poppins American holly

Ilex 'Winterberry Holly Berry Poppins'

ShrubAquifoliaceae

Winterberry Holly Berry Poppins American holly
Evergreen
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3 to 4 feet tallup to 3 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring
Foliage color
Green
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

AccentBorderCottage gardenCut flowerFoundationHedgePollinator gardenPrivacy screenSpecimenWinter interest

Attracts

BeesBirds

Notes

'Winterberry Holly Berry Poppins' American holly (Ilex 'Winterberry Holly Berry Poppins') is a shrub for hedges, privacy screens, specimen planting, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in early to late spring and attracts bees and birds. The evergreen foliage stays green, and the shrub grows 36 to 48 inches tall.

Pairs well with Hummingbird sweet pepperbush, Spotted joe-pye weed, White fringe tree, and Cheerfulness daffodil.