Plant to grow naturally in moist woodland gardens or by streams or ponds. It can also grow in more formal shrub borders or house foundation plantings. Will do best in eastern and central Kansas.
Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'
Inkberry Holly
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune to shape in the spring, and will tolerate shearing if you want. It may try to spread, so remove unwanted shoots that appear at ground level.
Rate this Plant:
An excellent compact broadleaf evergreen ideal for the woodland garden.
- Loads of black berries throughout winter
- Newly emerging foliage is bright green
- Compact evergreen
Height: 4-5 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft
Zone: 4-9
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Inkberry Holly:
Inkberry prefers moist soils that are rich in organic matter and that are slightly acidic in pH. This shrub will tolerate poorly drained and wet soils.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Evergreen
- Attractive fruit
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Slow Growing
- Summer Bloomer
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Winter
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained