Photo by Forestfarm
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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
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)
By: Forestfarm
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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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