Ilex glabra ''Compacta''

Compacta Inkberry

Compacta Inkberry is an evergreen cultivar. It is a stoloniferous, slow-growing, compact shrub with a tight, oval to rounded habit. Thick, spineless, dark green leaves fade to olive green in winter. Inconspicuous white spring flowers appear followed by jet black inkberries on female plants.

	Slow-growing evergreen shrub with glossy foliage
	Compact habit
	Berries on female plants

Height 36-48 Inches

Spread 48-72 Inches

Homeowner Growning & Maintenance Tips Easily grown in average to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Adaptable but refers rich, constantly moist, acidic soils in full to part sun. Cultivar is a female plant and needs a male pollinator in order to produce the characteristic berry. Prune to shape in early spring just before new growth begins. Needs minimal pruning as a hedge, but may be sheared regularly to form a lower growing hedge.

USDA Hardiness Zone 4 -9

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure • Full Sun to Part Shade	Habit • Evergreen	Landscape Use • Shrub	Water Needs • Medium