ILEX GLABRA SHAMROCK ACORN FARMS
SHAMROCK INKBERRY

ILEX GLABRA SHAMROCK

Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'
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SHAMROCK INKBERRY

Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' is commonly referred to as Shamrock Inkberry Holly. It is a small, slow-growing evergreen shrub that only gets 3-4 feet tall and wide. It features glossy, deep evergreen foliage with abundant greenish-white flowers in early summer. Flowers are followed by black fruit in fall that persist through winter attracting birds and other wildlife. This female cultivar will need a male pollinator such as Ilex glabra 'Pretty Boy' to produce its black berries.

Shamrock Inkberry Holly thrives in full sun to partial shade in rich, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate boggy conditions. It will not tolerate soils that are neutral or alkaline. Shamrock is ideal for areas that tend to hold moisture such as bog gardens or along ponds or streams.
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PLANT SIZE TYPE GALENA ADD'L DIG SOON
ILEX GLABRA SHAMROCKcon 3397000
ILEX GLABRA SHAMROCKcon 312-15 in135000
ILEX GLABRA SHAMROCKcon 318-24 in2000
ILEX GLABRA SHAMROCKcon 76000

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)


Ilex (Holly/Winterberry) Types:
American Holly  |  Blue Holly  |  Inkberry Holly  |  Japanese Holly  |  Winterberry


Planting Tips ⓘ

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in fertile, acidic, and well-draining soil, selecting a location that ranges from full sun to partial shade depending on the specific cultivar. These versatile shrubs generally prefer consistent moisture, especially during the first growing season to establish strong root systems, and they benefit from protection against harsh, drying winds. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood or to shape the plant, which encourages dense, healthy foliage and helps maintain a manageable size. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity, taking care to keep the material a few inches away from the crown to prevent stem rot.




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