Inkberry 'Shamrock' (Ilex glabra 'Shamrock') gives you a boxwood-like look with an all-season, evergreen presence. You get dense, deep green foliage and a naturally rounded habit that fits neatly into foundations, low hedges, and mixed shrub borders.

Plant it in full sun for the tightest shape, but it also adapts well to part shade and even full shade. For best performance, give it consistently moist, well-drained soil and an acidic soil reaction; it also tolerates periodic wetness better than many shrubs once established in the right site.

At maturity, expect a compact size around 36-48 inches tall with a similar spread. If you want to keep it extra crisp, shear lightly after the main flush of growth; otherwise, occasional selective thinning maintains density without forcing an unnatural outline.

Use 'Shamrock' anywhere you need dependable structure. It pairs nicely with ferns, native perennials, and spring bulbs, and it holds up well through winter while many other plants are dormant. As with many hollies, fruiting depends on having a compatible pollinator nearby.

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   Shade
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 48-60"
• Evergreen: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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