Inkberry
Ilex glabra
Ilex
Aquifoliaceae
Trees & Shrubs
Zone 3–10
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Inkberry is native with glossy black berries.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
—
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • 1 Inch Per Week
Soil pH
4.5 – 7
Temperature
-40° – 100°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 2, 2021 by Paris B (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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