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Densa Inkberry Holly

Ilex Glabra 'Densa'

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Overview

The Ilex glabra 'Densa', commonly known as Densa Inkberry Holly, is an evergreen shrub prized for its dense, compact habit, reaching 3-4 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width. Its glossy, dark green leaves and black berries provide year-round interest. Tolerant of wet conditions, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ideal for foundation plantings, hedges, or naturalized areas. Deer-resistant, it suits USDA Zones 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Densa Inkberry Holly (Ilex Glabra 'Densa') — is an evergreen shrub prized for its dense
Densa Inkberry Holly (Ilex Glabra 'Densa') — Its glossy, dark green leaves and black berries provide year-round interestDensa Inkberry Holly (Ilex Glabra 'Densa') — commonly known as Densa Inkberry HollyDensa Inkberry Holly (Ilex Glabra 'Densa') — reaching 3-4 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Aquifoliaceae

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Densa Inkberry Holly (Ilex Glabra 'Densa') — is an evergreen shrub prized for its dense
Densa Inkberry Holly (Ilex Glabra 'Densa') — Its glossy, dark green leaves and black berries provide year-round interest
Densa Inkberry Holly (Ilex Glabra 'Densa') — commonly known as Densa Inkberry Holly
Densa Inkberry Holly (Ilex Glabra 'Densa') — reaching 3-4 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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