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Ilex glabra 'Nigra'

Also Known As

  • Nigra Inkberry Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Ilex glabra 'Nigra' plant details

Ilex glabra 'Nigra' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex glabra 'Nigra'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex glabra 'Nigra'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Purple-leaved in winter, this evergreen nonspiny clump-forming 8-10' holly makes a handsome!!, little-care hedge or naturalistic planting; it?s responsive to shearing and tolerant of sites including salt spray. S/M (not dry)

Gardening facts about Ilex glabra 'Nigra' plant

How to Grow Ilex glabra 'Nigra'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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