Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' plant details

Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, compact, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This handsome compact variety of one of our fine native hollies forms a dense, non-spiny, evergreen clump, eventually to 4', makes a fine undemanding foundation planting/low hedge with its lustrous dark-green leaves and bright fruits. S/M

By: Forestfarm

An excellent clone with lustrous dark green leaves, it is compact and slow growing with good winter burn resistance, this has been one of the best inkberry forms we have grown, it needs moist acid soils and a bit of shade.