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Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'-Evergreen Shrub-Dense Foliage 2.5/3' h 10 Gallon

Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'-Evergreen Shrub-Dense Foliage 2.5/3' h 10 Gallon

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Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

Description

Ilex glabra 'Shamrock', commonly known as Shamrock Inkberry Holly, is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its dense, compact form and glossy, dark green leaves. It is a popular choice for hedges, foundation plantings, and naturalistic landscapes, providing year-round interest and structure.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for hedges, borders, and mass plantings. It can also be used in foundation plantings and as a backdrop for perennial gardens. Its dense foliage makes it an excellent choice for privacy screens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'
  • Common Name Common Name: Shamrock Inkberry Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and other acid-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 3-4 feet apart for hedges
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, sandy, or loamy soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as scale and treat as necessary
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