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Posted 11/07/2022 in Shrub

Ilex glabra 'Compacta'

A dwarf compact, rounded shrub, Ilex glabra 'Compacta' features glossy evergreen foliage. Greenish white flowers give way to jet blackberries. Plants are dioecious (separate male and female plants). 'Compacta' is a female cultivar and needs a male pollinator to produce blackberries.

Post Details

Latin Name
Ilex glabra 'Compacta'
Common Name
Inkberry
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-4 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Potential Pests
Leaf spots and spider mites

Plant Story

A dwarf compact, rounded shrub, Ilex glabra 'Compacta' features glossy evergreen foliage. Greenish white flowers give way to jet blackberries. Plants are dioecious (separate male and female plants). 'Compacta' is a female cultivar and needs a male pollinator to produce blackberries.

Special Care Instructions

Prune to shape in early spring. Tolerate wet soils. Avoid alkaline soil. Prefers moist soil.

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