Inkberry Holly

Ilex glabra

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Inkberry Holly 'Shamrock' (Ilex glabra) — a compact native evergreen with glossy dark green leaves, tolerant of wet soils. About 3–5 ft tall; great hedge or foundation shrub. Sun to part shade; USDA zones 4–9.

Size: #3 container

$41.99

Retail price. Contractors: send your plant list for a job quote.

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Plant details

Light: Full sun (6+ hours), Part sun (4–6 hours), Part shade (2–4 hours)
Water: Average
Mature height: 3–8 ft
Mature width: 3–8 ft
Growth rate: Medium
USDA hardiness zones: 4–9
Foliage: Evergreen
Soil: Moist, acidic; tolerates wet spots
Spacing: 3–4 ft on center (varies by cultivar)
Deer: Usually resistant (no plant is deer-proof)
Native: Native to the Northeast
Maintenance: Low

Typical ranges from published horticultural references (UMass Extension, Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder). Plants vary with site and care — our staff are reviewing these details.