.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Shamrock' Inkberry Holly Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' Description This evergreen shrub features dense, glossy green foliage with a compact, rounded growth habit. It is known for its resilience and attractive appearance year-round, making it ideal for hedge borders and specimen planting. Suggested Uses Perfect for privacy hedges, foundational plantings, rock gardens, and low-maintenance landscape designs in suitable climates. Plant Details Botanical Name: Shamrock' Inkberry Holly Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' Common Name: Shamrock' Inkberry Holly Size & Growth: Typically 3-4 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Spring to early summer Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: Not typically suitable for indoor growth Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Not typically used for cut flowers Grows Well With: Well with other low-maintenance shrubs and perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing according to growth size. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; drought tolerant once established Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soils Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; prune after flowering to shape Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring Special Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
