Inkberry (Gallberry)

Inkberry, botanically known as Ilex glabra, is a hardy evergreen shrub esteemed for its dense, rounded form and attractive, glossy, tiny-but-mighty leaves. This low-maintenance shrub provides year-round color and structure in your landscape, a nicely versatile choice for borders, foundation plantings, and hedges. The small, dark green leaves remain vibrant throughout the year, while inconspicuous white flowers bloom in late spring, followed by its signature, small black berries in the fall. These berries are a valuable food source for your over-wintering song birds, doing its part to ensure their winter survival. Inkberry thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil, but can also tolerate wet or boggy conditions, the ideal all-season solution for rain gardens or areas with poor drainage. This deer-resistant and drought-tolerant shrub is a great option for designing a low-maintenance, evergreen feature in your landscape.

At GrowJoy, we carefully cultivate our Inkberry starter plants using sustainable practices to ensure they are safe for your garden and beneficial to pollinators. Each plant is nurtured to develop a strong root system, allowing it to establish quickly and thrive in your landscape. We guarantee that every Inkberry plant will arrive in excellent condition, ready to enhance your outdoor spaces with its tidy, evergreen charm and easy-care nature.

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