Compacta Inkberry Holly is a tough, native evergreen shrub that brings four-season beauty and tremendous ecological value to the landscape. This slow-growing selection of Ilex glabra reaches 3–4 feet tall with a dense, rounded, twiggy habit and spineless, glossy dark green leaves that fade to a handsome olive-green in winter. Female plants produce small black berries in fall that persist through winter, providing vital food for birds and other wildlife during the coldest months. Native to the Eastern U.S. coastal plain, excellent ecological and habitat value Dense, rounded evergreen habit, 3–4 ft. tall, slow-growing and tidy Black berries in fall persist through winter, feeding birds and wildlife Tolerates wet, poorly drained soils, clay, drought, salt, and periodic flooding Excellent for rain gardens, naturalized areas, and wet borders Deer resistant and virtually pest-free Hardy in Zones 4–9 Compacta Inkberry Holly is one of the most adaptable native shrubs available, thriving in full sun to part shade in a wide range of acidic soil types including wet, sandy, and clay soils. It is ideal for low spots, rain gardens, and areas prone to periodic flooding where other shrubs struggle. Plant a male inkberry nearby to ensure berry production on this female cultivar. Mulch to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature. This remarkably long-lived native requires minimal maintenance once established, and rewards you with year-round greenery and winter wildlife feeding value. Order today!
