Description
Shamrock Inkberry Holly is a compact native evergreen
shrub with a rounded habit and lightly toothed bright green leaves. A female holly that if pollinated, produces inky blue-black berries that can persist well into winter.
Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
East N. America Coasts; GA Native |
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Height: |
3′ – 4′ |
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Spread: |
3’ – 4′ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Fall, |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance.Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Hydrangea, Blueberry, Azalea
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex glabra Shamrock 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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