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 4–9

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — This adaptable native prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soils

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

Family: Aquifoliaceae

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

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — ability to thrive in a range of soil types, image 50

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) — emphasize its low maintenance requirements; including wet soils and partial shade

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with green and white blooms; this tolerance makes Inkberry an ideal candidate for planting in more

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half; and the year-round visual interest it will bring to their garden

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — Ilex glabra, known as Inkberry, is an evergreen shrub thriving in zones 5-9; its compact form grows 5-8 feet tall and 4-6, image 55

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — This adaptable native prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soils; it maintains this vibrant foliage, image 56

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

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — Inkberry features lustrous, dark green leaves and black berries that attract birds; such as wetlands or shaded garden, image 57

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 58

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — which measure up to 2 inches long; are attractive to pollinators, image 64

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) — 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) — commonly referred to as the Inkberry; although not particularly showy, image 60

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

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — are attractive to pollinators; is a versatile evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States, image 67

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

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — the plant bears its namesake black berries, image 68

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — This tolerance makes Inkberry an ideal candidate for planting in more challenging spots; it's an excellent choice for, image 71

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — including wet soils and partial shade; ilex glabra, known as Inkberry, is an evergreen shrub thriving in zones 5-9, image 70

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — although not particularly showy; broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half, image 66

Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — It can also serve as a striking backdrop for perennial beds or as part of a mixed shrub border; this adaptable native, image 74

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