Inkberry female 'Shamrock'
Ilex glabra female ‘Shamrock’
Multi-branched, evergreen shrub in the holly family. It has glossy dark, green leaves that remain attractive if temperatures do not fall too far below zero. Inconspicuous greenish white flowers appear in spring attracting pollinators and the honey produced by bees is considered outstanding. Black berries appear once the flowers fade on the female plants if planted near a male. Excellent native substitute for Boxwood. Native to Northeastern United States.
Height: 3’-4’
Width: 3-4’
Pot size: 3 gal
Bloom time: May-June
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Moisture: Moist
Attracts: Pollinators, Birds, Host plant for Henry’s Elfin Butterfly
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion plants: Blueberries, Ferns, Brown-eyed Susan
Photo Credit: David J. Stang-cc wikimedia
Ilex glabra female ‘Shamrock’
Multi-branched, evergreen shrub in the holly family. It has glossy dark, green leaves that remain attractive if temperatures do not fall too far below zero. Inconspicuous greenish white flowers appear in spring attracting pollinators and the honey produced by bees is considered outstanding. Black berries appear once the flowers fade on the female plants if planted near a male. Excellent native substitute for Boxwood. Native to Northeastern United States.
Height: 3’-4’
Width: 3-4’
Pot size: 3 gal
Bloom time: May-June
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Moisture: Moist
Attracts: Pollinators, Birds, Host plant for Henry’s Elfin Butterfly
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion plants: Blueberries, Ferns, Brown-eyed Susan
Photo Credit: David J. Stang-cc wikimedia
Ilex glabra female ‘Shamrock’
Multi-branched, evergreen shrub in the holly family. It has glossy dark, green leaves that remain attractive if temperatures do not fall too far below zero. Inconspicuous greenish white flowers appear in spring attracting pollinators and the honey produced by bees is considered outstanding. Black berries appear once the flowers fade on the female plants if planted near a male. Excellent native substitute for Boxwood. Native to Northeastern United States.
Height: 3’-4’
Width: 3-4’
Pot size: 3 gal
Bloom time: May-June
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Moisture: Moist
Attracts: Pollinators, Birds, Host plant for Henry’s Elfin Butterfly
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion plants: Blueberries, Ferns, Brown-eyed Susan
Photo Credit: David J. Stang-cc wikimedia