Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'
Selected for its compact habit and glistening, bright green new foliage, this dwarf shrub makes an excellent hedge or border plant.
The dense twiggy habit displays an abundance of black berries through winter, accenting the evergreen foliage.
Shamrock is female inkberry
Bird Friendly Low Maintenance
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
Ornamental Characteristics |
Category |
Shrub |
Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
Height |
5' |
Spread |
5' |
Shape |
Round |
Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green |
Seasonal Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green |
Flowering Season |
May - June |
Flower Color |
Greenish-white |
Berries |
Black |
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Environmental Characteristics |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Preferences |
Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Water Preferences |
Average |
Cold Hardiness Zone |
4 to 9 |