Inkberry Holly 'Densa' (Ilex glabra 'Densa') is a dense, broadleaf evergreen holly grown for its small, glossy dark green leaves and naturally rounded form. You can use it as a compact hedge, foundation shrub, or an evergreen backdrop in mixed borders.

Plant it in full sun to part shade. It performs best in rich, consistently moist, acidic soil, but it is adaptable and can tolerate periodically wet sites, making it a strong choice for rain-garden edges or low spots that stay damp.

If you want the distinctive black berries, remember inkberry hollies are typically dioecious, so a compatible male inkberry nearby helps female plants set fruit. The berries add fall and winter interest and can provide food for birds.

For best results, mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture, and water during dry spells while plants establish. Prune in early spring before new growth to shape, and remove any suckers if you prefer a tighter, non-colonizing outline.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 48-60"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Wet Conditions, Rabbits, Salt
• Attracts: Birds
• Evergreen: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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