Ilex glabra

inkberry

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Family

Aquifoliaceae

Region

Coastal Plain

States

Delaware, Maryland, New York, Virginia

Plant Type

Medium Shrub

Height

6 - 10ft

Spread

6 - 10ft

Flower Color

Green, White

Fruit

Berry; Black

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade

Soil Texture

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil Moisture

Dry, Moist

Blooms

May - June

Fall Color

evergreen

Habitat

forested seasonal wetlands, shrub swamps, sandy woods

Notes

berries persist through winter; male and female flowers on separate plants; tolerates some salt flooding; short cultivars (4-5') available; Leaves make a good tea; food for many songbirds, bobwhite and wild turkey

More Information

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Resources

The Native Plants Guide

Physiographic Regions of Chesapeake Watershed

Mountain
Piedmont
Coastal Plain