shrub · design plant record

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

An evergreen shrub framework where its mature width genuinely fits.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

1.52–3.05 m (5–10 ft)

Spread at maturity

1.52–2.44 m (5–8 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil / Wet-soil tolerance (check details)

Source-reported USDA zones

4–11 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Acidic sandy or clay soil with drainage; tolerates occasional wetness.

Do not treat the species as a dwarf cultivar. Fruit display depends on appropriate plant sex and pollination.

Keep the care in the decision

Minimal pruning is needed for an informal shrub; if shaping, check the appropriate early-spring timing.

Origin & safety checks

SE USA. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

The source flags poisonous parts or harmful exposure. Check the exact plant and household exposure before purchase; no edible or pet-safe use is inferred.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.