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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000762
11/12/99

Ilex glabra--Inkberry


Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Height: 7 ft Spread: 9 ft Form: rounded
Type: broad-leaved evergreen shrub
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches
Fruit: Black

Comments: Inkberry (Vis. 3) is a useful plant for moist or
acid soils. The evergreen foliage and (Vis. 4) black
berries are the main ornamental traits. The plant is quite
tolerant of pruning. Provide shaded sites in northern
growing areas.

Cultivars:
'Chamzin' (Nordic(R))(Plant Patent 6962) - A compact form
reaching a height and spread of 4 feet (Vis. 1).
Reported to be very hardy.
'Compacta' - A slow grower with a wide and dense habit.
The black fruits are produced in abundance.
'Compacta Shamrock' - A hardy, upright plant reaching a
height of 4 feet (Vis. 2).
'Densa' - The plant retains its leaves on the lower part
of the plant.
'Green Magic' - A slow-growing type with dark green
leaves. Retains its lower branches. A Willoway
introduction.
'Viridis' - A fast-growing type with upright stems and
a wide growth habit.

References for Cultivars: Weston Nurseries 1999, Monrovia
Nursery Company 1997, Lake County Nursery 1999, Princeton
Nurseries 1999, Spring Meadow Nursery 1999, Ray Wiegand's
Nursery 1999, Studebaker Nurseries 1999, Bailey Nurseries
1999, Berryhill Nurseries 1999, Scarff's Nursery 1999, Gee
Farms 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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