Densa Inkberry Holly is a dense upright evergreen shrub with spineless leathery dark green leaves. If pollinated, the inconspicuous female flowers give way to inky-black berries moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Type: Shrub Origins: East N. America Coasts; GA Native Height: 3' - 4' Spread: 2’ - 3' Spacing: 2’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Hydrangea, Magnolia IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex glabra Densa 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
