Shamrock Inkberry Holly

Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

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.

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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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.