Inkberry

Scientific Name
Ilex glabra
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Lustrous, evergreen foliage all year; black fruit on female plants from autumn into winter.

Culture

Full sun to shade; tolerates wet sites

Notes

All species of Ilex have male and female flowers on separate plants. Fruit will be produced only if a male plant is available to pollinate the females.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
9.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded to broad spreading, tends to sucker and form colonies.

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Leaves of Inkberry
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81158
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Form of Inkberry
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81159
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Leaves of Inkberry
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81153
Size
PlantID
403