Inkberry - Ilex glabra

Common Name: Inkberry Botanical Name: Ilex glabra Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: White Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Rich, Moist , Average/Adaptable, Acidic Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Partial Shade Foliage: Evergreen Height: 7-10 feet Wildlife: Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators Berry Color: Purple/Black
Description: This shrub grows 6-8 feet high with an 8-10 foot spread. An evergreen excellent for foundation plantings, hedges, mass plantings, or as an accent plant. It is hardier than boxwood and has no insect or major disease problems. Can take heavy pruning. Provides winter cover for birds and in summer small black fruit .