Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' (Shamrock Inkberry, Appalachian Tea, Evergreen Winterberry, Gallberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus | Ilex |
| Species | glabra |
| Cultivar | 'Shamrock' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 90 - 120 cm |
| Spread | 90 - 120 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Works well in naturalized areas, woodlands, borders and foundations or along streams or ponds. |
| Cultivation | If the pH level in the soil is too high chlorosis may occur. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Fruit Description | Ilex is dioecious with the drupe formation needing a nearby male plant. Lustrous, jet black fruits that persist through the winter; 5-8 mm in size. |
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