Holly, Densa Inkberry Holly
Densa Inkberry Holly is a dense upright evergreen shrub with spineless leathery dark green leaves. If pollinated, the inconspicuous female flowers give way to inky-black berries moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
East N. America Coasts; GA Native |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Hydrangea, Magnolia
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex glabra Densa 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
Original: $51.99
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Description
Densa Inkberry Holly is a dense upright evergreen shrub with spineless leathery dark green leaves. If pollinated, the inconspicuous female flowers give way to inky-black berries moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.
|
Type: |
Shrub |
|
Origins: |
East N. America Coasts; GA Native |
|
Height: |
3' - 4' |
|
Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
|
Spacing: |
2’ |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
|
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
|
Bloom Color: |
White |
|
Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Hydrangea, Magnolia
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex glabra Densa 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
