Ilex Shamrock
Create a compact native evergreen hedge with bright green foliage and blue-black winter berries. Shamrock Inkberry Holly forms a rounded shrub with lightly toothed leaves. Female plants develop dark berries after pollination, adding seasonal interest and food for birds.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
- Mature Height: 3'–4'
- Mature Width: 3'–4'
- Spacing: 3'
- Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'
- Common Name: Shamrock Inkberry Holly
- Plant Type: Evergreen Native Female Holly Shrub
- Bloom Color: White
- Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Compact and Rounded
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Key Features
- Bright green evergreen foliage
- Compact rounded habit
- Blue-black winter berries
- Native to eastern North America
- Useful as a low hedge
Landscape Uses
- Low hedges
- Foundation plantings
- Native gardens
- Mass plantings
- Wildlife gardens
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide moist, slightly acidic soil.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Plant a compatible male inkberry nearby for berries.
Companion Plants
- Ilex Nigra
- Clethra Ruby Spice
- Hydrangea Toy Soldier™
- Carex Evergold
- Liriope Big Blue
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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