Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' (Inkberry)

Inkberry 'Shamrock', Gallberry 'Shamrock', Bitter Gallberry 'Shamrock', Evergreen Winterberry 'Shamrock', Inkberry Holly 'Shamrock', Appalachian Tea 'Shamrock'

Selected for its compact habit and glistening, bright green new foliage, this dwarf female holly makes an excellent hedge or border plant. The dense twiggy habit displays an abundance of black berries through winter, accenting the evergreen foliage. Requires a male inkberry for berry set.

Plant Type Native, Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 36"-48" (in)
Water Needs Average, High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance
Attracts
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Hedges and Screens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Small Gardens
Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' (Inkberry) | Inkberry 'Shamrock', Gallberry 'Shamrock', Bitter Gallberry 'Shamrock', Evergreen Winterberry 'Shamrock', Inkberry Holly 'Shamrock', Appalachian Tea 'Shamrock' || Selected for its compact habit and glistening, bright green new foliage, this dwarf female holly makes an excellent hedge or border plant. The dense twiggy habit displays an abundance of black berries through winter, accenting the evergreen foliage. Requires a male inkberry for berry set.
Native, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Hedges and Screens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Small Gardens
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