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 'Nordic™'
Inkberry Holly
PP#6962
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:
This is an excellent evergreen shrub for the woodland garden.
- Quite cold hardy
- Male selection = no berries
- Slow-growing shrub with lustrous foliage
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Zone: 3-9
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
- Winter Interest
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Disease Resistant
- Cold Tolerant
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Winter
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained