Ilex glabra
inkberry
Flower Color
Description
Dense, rounded evergreen shrub up to 3m in height, with small spineless oval-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, in some forms, the foliage turns purplish in winter. In spring, clusters of white flowers appear followed by small black berries on female plants if pollinated by a male plant
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
BushySuckering
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSandClay
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsHedging and screens