Ilex glabra, commonly called inkberry or gallberry, is a slow-growing, upright-rounded, stoloniferous, broadleaf evergreen shrub in the holly family. It typically matures to 5-8’ tall, and can spread by root suckers to form colonies.

Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' (Inkberry) is an evergreen, stoloniferous shrub of compact, rounded habit with slender foliage of thick, spineless, dark green leaves. In late spring to early summer, it produces abundant small greenish-white flowers that are followed by a profusion of dark blue-black berries in fall.

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. LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun.

2023年3月13日 · Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) is a form of evergreen holly that is very easy to grow. It works well massed in border plantings or as an informal hedge plant.

Broadleaf evergreen or partly evergreen shrub to 3-5 ft (0.9-1.5 m) high, upright branches, rounded, compact habit, may become leggy with age, bright glossy new foliage, leaves about 4 cm long and a little more than 1 cm wide. Hardy to USDA Zone (4)5 Selected in 1977 from hundreds of seedlings by John Tankard, Exmore, Virginia (Dirr, 1998).

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Inkberry ‘Shamrock’ (Ilex glabra) are broadleaf evergreen shrubs. These shrubs are part of the Holly family. This variety is slow growing, reaching only to 4′ in maturity. The shiny, dark green leaves have pointed teeth near the tip of each leaf. White flowers produce black …

Ilex glabra, or "shamrock", is a species of holly native to Europe and North America. Ilex glabra is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub, typically growing to 6-15 m (20-50 ft) tall.

Inkberry 'Shamrock' is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its ease of care, making it suitable for a variety of landscapes. Special care points include ensuring well-drained, acidic soil and providing consistent moisture, especially in dry conditions.

While Ilex glabra ‘Densa’ and ‘Shamrock’ belong to the same species, they exhibit distinct differences in leaf shape, growth habit, size, leaf color, uses, maintenance requirements, and wildlife value.