{"product_id":"jim-dandy-winterberry-holly-live-male-pollinator-shrub-1-gallon-pot-plant-ilex-verticillata-pollinator-for-female-winterberry-hollies","title":"Jim Dandy Winterberry Holly - Male Pollinator Shrub in 1 Gallon Pot | Ilex verticillata","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupport abundant winter berry production in your landscape with Jim Dandy Winterberry Holly, a reliable male pollinator shrub specifically grown to pollinate female winterberry varieties such as Red Sprite. This hardy deciduous holly plays an essential role in helping nearby female plants develop vibrant red berries that provide beautiful winter interest and attract birds to the garden. One Jim Dandy plant is typically capable of pollinating 9–10 female winterberry shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts adaptable nature and attractive green foliage also make it a valuable addition to native gardens, rain gardens, wildlife landscapes, and mixed shrub borders. Cold hardy and easy to grow, this winterberry holly performs well in moist soils and a wide range of climates. These healthy plants are shipped established in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Jim Dandy Winterberry Holly\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 gallon pot plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Male pollinator deciduous holly\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim Dandy Winterberry Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ilex verticillata ‘Jim Dandy’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, acidic, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; tolerates wet soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant near female winterberry varieties such as Red Sprite to ensure successful pollination and heavy berry production. Mulching around the base helps conserve soil moisture and protect roots during seasonal temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499597688964,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_0d136e5e-37ed-44d1-8907-55576bdf9dc3.jpg?v=1783660008","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/jim-dandy-winterberry-holly-live-male-pollinator-shrub-1-gallon-pot-plant-ilex-verticillata-pollinator-for-female-winterberry-hollies","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}