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Bloom & Buzz Small-batch. Single source. Carroll County, Tennessee.

Plant profile

Mr. Poppins

Mr. Poppins Winterberry

Ilex verticillata

Expected availability · late 2028

Shrub / perennial Willow WorksCompanion cut stemsPollinator support
Sun
Full sun to part shade; placement follows the Field 1 plan
Hardiness
Selected for West Tennessee Zone 7b; field performance will be recorded
Bloom
Species/cultivar dependent; local bloom timing will be recorded after establishment
Harvest
Seasonal; harvest timing follows the marketable feature and plant establishment

At a Glance

SubtleShowySubtle to Showy, position 2 of 5
FineBold TextureFine to Bold Texture, position 2 of 5
SupportingFocalSupporting to Focal, position 1 of 5
Fine foliageBold FoliageFine foliage to Bold Foliage, position 3 of 5
NeutralStrong ColorNeutral to Strong Color, position 2 of 5

About

A compact native winterberry grown primarily to pollinate our female winterberries, with clean green branch material and small white flowers during the growing season.

Best Uses

Naturalistic foliage, green branch material, and understated native arrangements.

Choose This If…

Choose this if you want simple green woody material with a natural character rather than berries, strong flower color, or a focal feature.

Material Details

Green leafy stems; small white flowers are a secondary feature; primarily supporting fresh material. Primary harvest: Summer.

Growing requirements

Water
Consistent moisture during establishment; species-specific needs apply
Soil
Species-appropriate soil within the Willow Field companion planting system
Growth rate
Species/cultivar dependent

Fruit, flower, or harvest traits

Pollinizer flowers and woody stems. Intended cut-material use: support/pollinizer; limited cut use.

Pollination and compatibility

Included in the Willow Field system partly for pollinator forage; species-specific pollination requirements apply.

Role at Bloom & Buzz

Willow Works North hedge companion planting. Provides pollinizer flowers and woody stems for customer-facing material while contributing forage, habitat, seasonal structure, or pollination support to the field and Bloom & Buzz Apiary.