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Inkberry

Ilex Glabra

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Overview

Ilex glabra, known as Inkberry, is an evergreen shrub thriving in zones 5-9. This adaptable native prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soils. Inkberry features lustrous, dark green leaves and black berries that attract birds. Its compact form grows 5-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, ideal for hedges or foundation plantings. Pruning maintains size and shape, emphasizing its dense, rounded habit.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — commonly referred to as the Inkberry; although not particularly showy

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 5–8 Ft.
Mature width: 5–8 Ft.

Classification

Type: Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family: Aquifoliaceae

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Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — the plant bears its namesake black berries

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — It's an excellent choice for landscape designs seeking year-round foliage interest; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with green and white

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — Pruning maintains size and shape, emphasizing its dense, rounded habit, image 59

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — the Ilex glabra is an excellent hedge or foundation plant; emphasize its low maintenance requirements

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — and the year-round visual interest it will bring to their garden; inkberry features lustrous, dark green leaves and black, image 78

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — is a versatile evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States; the Ilex glabra is an excellent hedge or foundation, image 61

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — When informing clients about this plant; the Inkberry grows to a mature height of 5 to 8 feet with a similar spread

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — the plant bears its namesake black berries, image 41

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — green and white flowers in the garden; which measure up to 2 inches long, image 79

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — the Inkberry grows to a mature height of 5 to 8 feet with a similar spread; commonly referred to as the Inkberry, image 63

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — Pruning maintains size and shape, emphasizing its dense, rounded habit, image 32

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — It's an excellent choice for landscape designs seeking year-round foliage interest; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with green, image 62

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — When informing clients about this plant; the Inkberry grows to a mature height of 5 to 8 feet with a similar spread, image 75

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — This adaptable native prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soils; it maintains this vibrant foliage, image 83

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — Its compact form grows 5-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, ideal for hedges or foundation plantings; green and white flowers, image 85

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — demonstrating a high tolerance for various conditions; when informing clients about this plant, image 69

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — are attractive to pollinators; is a versatile evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — and the year-round visual interest it will bring to their garden; inkberry features lustrous, dark green leaves and black berries that

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — Inkberry features lustrous, dark green leaves and black berries that attract birds

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — It maintains this vibrant foliage throughout all seasons, adding a consistent structure to garden designs; it can also, image 65

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — demonstrating a high tolerance for various conditions

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — which measure up to 2 inches long; are attractive to pollinators

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — ability to thrive in a range of soil types, image 77

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Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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