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Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'
Choose Shamrock Inkberry Holly if you want a tidy evergreen hedge or foundation shrub with softer texture than Japanese holly; the tradeoff is it is not showy and needs pruning for a crisp formal edge.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It gives a clean evergreen backdrop, but the look is restrained rather than colorful. |
| Growth Rate | B- | It fills in at a steady pace, but it is not the shortcut for quick screening. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It takes pruning well and holds a dense shape, though formal hedges need regular trimming. |
| Deer Resistance | B | Inkberry is a native holly deer usually pass over, though hungry deer may still sample it. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | Its compact, bushy habit works well near walks and foundations when kept trimmed. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It can make a low visual barrier, but it is not the plant for fast or tall screening. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Shamrock when a customer wants a boxwood-like evergreen line but prefers inkberry's softer texture and easy pruning.
| Botanical Name | Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Shamrock Inkberry Holly |
| Mature Height | 3-4 ft |
| Mature Width | 3-4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9b |
| Spacing | 3-4 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, dense |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | Yes (inkberry is native to the eastern U.S., including New England) |
Yes, for a clipped evergreen look, but the leaf and habit are different.
Only if berry set matters; most people plant Shamrock for foliage and structure.
Yes, light regular pruning keeps it dense; do not wait until it is overgrown.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-34013
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