Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'
Shamrock Inkberry
- Dense, slow growing form
- Lustrous and cold tolerant green foliage
- Virtually pest free
- Category: Shrub, Broad-leaf Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 3-4 ft
- Spread: 4-5 ft
Purchase options for Shamrock Inkberry
- Size: 2 Gallon 12-15"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: Online
$57.00
- Size: 3 Gallon 15-18"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: Online
$78.00
- Size: 5 Gallon 21-24"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: Online
$117.00
- Size: 7 Gallon 24-30"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: Online
$173.00
- Size: 10 Gallon 30-36"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: Online
$279.00
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Inkberry is used extensively in the landscape and 'Shamrock' is one of the most prized varieties of this workhorse species. It's easy to figure out why once you see its dense, slow growing form and its extremely attractive foliage that is pointed, lustrous and exceptionally cold tolerant. 'Shamrock' retains its great form with a minimum of maintenance, reaches only 4' tall at maturity and is virtually pest free. The species is native to the eastern U.S., so you know this landscaper's dream is useful as an attractive specimen, in hedges, or planted in groups.
Growing Tips for Ilex glabra ''Shamrock''
Easily grown in full sun to part shade and average to wet soils. Prefers rich, consistently moist, acidic soil but adapts to both light and heavy soils and tolerates wet conditions. Avoid neutral to alkaline soils; good shade tolerance makes it versatile in the landscape.