Inkberry Holly 'Densa' 5 Gallon

Ilex glabra

A great alternative to boxwood, this dwarf, broadleaf evergreen presents as a dense, ball-shaped plant. It has small, dainty, dark green leaves with attrctive red tips during the spring flush. It maintains good branching right to the ground so that it never looks bare-legged. 'Densa' has tighter foliage and is more tolerant of less ideal conditions. retains foliage better toward the base. It is a female cultivar and will produce berries if there is a nearby male. Plant in well-drained, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1 inch of water once a week the first year. Little pruning needed; shapes itself nicely. Remove dead branches trunk suckers or shear any time. When necessary, prune in spring to early summer.

• Sun to Part Shade
• 5-8' h x 5-8' w
• Deer Resistant
• Evergreen