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Shamrock Inkberry Holly

$42.00Price
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We often have more available than our listed inventory, as we regularly pull from the field. Send us what you need, and we can usually confirm availability within 12–48 hours

Overview: A holly grown for its fine-textured, deep green foliage.

Mature size: Approximately 5–10 ft. tall and wide, spreading by suckers to form colonies unless a compact cultivar.

Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering season: Small white flowers in spring; black berries on female plants persist into winter

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9

Water needs: Average to consistent moisture; tolerates occasionally wet soil

Special features: A compact selection, more refined and boxwood-like than the species. A Southeastern native holly; needs both a male and female plant nearby for the female to set berries; low-maintenance evergreen good for hedges, screens, or windbreaks; moderately salt-tolerant

Wildlife value: Bees and other pollinators; berries (on hollies) attract birds

Botanical name: Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

Category: Shrubs & Trees

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