Compact Inkberry Holly

Ilex glabra 'Compacta'

This dwarf grower makes an excellent hedge or border plant. The dense twiggy habit displays an abundance of black berries through winter. Evergreen.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial to full sun
Mature Size:
4 to 6 ft. tall & wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-9
Growth Rate:
Slow
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Spring
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. Pruning time: winter.