Ilex glabra (Gallberry/Inkberry) evergreen shrub 6-8ft tall with 8-10ft spread. Dark green foliage, upright, multi-branched. Found in wet areas. Black berries are good food for birds. Landscape value: great for hedges or borders. (Zone 5-9)
Size: 1gallon
I wasn’t sure how the inkberry shrubs would do in my backyard. It has very poor drainage, and much of it is shaded by deciduous trees from spring to late fall. However, I needed some evergreens that could help create a sense of privacy year-round. So far, these have done well.
Awseome plants, arrived promptly well packed and in great condition ! Great communication from owner. I have bought many plants over the years and have been disappointed !
Large and robust. Excited to see these guys grow!
Plants arrived in excellent condition, well packaged, and root ball quite moist and relatively undisturbed. Quite pleased with experience .
The inkberry was super healthy and happy even after I accidentally left them in the box a couple of days after they arrived!
Healthy shrubs, secure packaging
absolutely perfect for the place it was planted
I planted five fall 2017. By spring 2019, three have survived and are growing well. I attribute the loss to my own cultural practices and the many deer in my country location. If you have deer pressure, I'd recommend protecting the young plants until they are at least 2 years old. The survivors will be beautiful shrubs and are a good alternative to the blighted boxwoods.
It shipped on the day I requested and was well packaged with no shipping damage. It's larger than I expected and even has berries! Very helpful since now I know it's female.