Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

Shamrock Inkberry Holly

At 3'-5' tall, Shamrock was selected for its compact habit and glistening, bright green new foliage. This dwarf female holly makes an excellent hedge or border plant. Inconspicuous creamy white flowers May-June are a major nectar source for bees and other pollinators. 

Needs a male pollinator for female flowers to produce pea-sized black fruit that are attractive to songbirds through winter. Dense branching provides cover for wildlife.

Good choice as an evergreen hedge and for wet soils.

  • Upright, compact habit
  • Small, glistening green foliage
  • Native evergreen

  • Category: Shrub, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • Height: 3-5 ft
  • Spread: 3-4 ft
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Classification by Use
Foundation Planting
Mass Planting
Landscape Characteristics
Ornamental Fruit
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

Grow in part sun to full sun. Prefers moist, acidic soil. Tolerates wet soil.