Species: Ilex glabra

(eye'leks glay'brah)

Inkberry

Found on Course Walks

Broad-leaved Evergreens

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Compacta', 'Gem Box', 'Ivory Queen', 'Nordic', 'Shamrock'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 6' - 8' (spread 8' - 10')

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape:

Ornamental Other: shade tolerant; protect from winter winds in northern reaches of hardiness

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: broadleaf evergreen; well suited to mass planting or as a hedge; responds well to shearing; glossy green foliage; black fruit

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

usually trouble-free; mites can be a problem on dry sites

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to eastern coastal US, north to Nova Scotia

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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