Ilex Glabra Inkberry Holly
$59.99 / 5G
| Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' | |
| Compact Inkberry | |
| Strongbox® Ilex glabra 'ilexfarrowtracey', also known as Inkberry Holly, this evergreen shrub has dark green foliage that has a compact habit with good branching to the ground. Great for small hedges or in containers. Easy to maintain into sheared shapes. Moderately salt tolerant in moist to well drained soils. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Strongbox® Ilex glabra 'ilexfarrowtracey'' USPP 30,147, Common Name: Inkberry Holly Strongbox® Features: Salt Tolerant, Foliage Interest, Winter Interest, Native to North America, Mounded Habit Bloom Time: Spring - Winter Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 2 - 3 feet Zone 5 - 9 Proven Winners® | |
| Feed March and November with Hollytone. Mulch January and June. Deep soak with Miracid every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Spray in November with Wiltpruf to prevent dessication. Shear several times from April til July for desired shape. | |
| Attractive accent, low hedge, or border | |
| Full sun, acid loamy soil. | |
| Very versatile and adaptable medium sized evergreen shrub. Thrives in clay soil. Foliage Interest, Winter Interest | |
| Spring - Winter | |
| 4.5' x 4.5' | |
| 3.5' | |
| Slow growing, compact evergreen shrub | |
| Slow | |
| Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
| -20 to -10 deg. F | |
| Keep moist | |
| Rich green foliage | |
| Small black berries in fall |