Ilex glabra Forever Emerald #3
Ilex glabra Forever Emerald #3
Forever Emerald™ Inkberry
Broadleaf evergreen with year round interest
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Broadleaf, evergreen shrub with petite dark green leaves and a dense, rounded growth habit giving it a Boxwood-like appearance. Use along walkways, edges, mass plantings. Adds a formal touch to the landscape. White spring flowers provides nectar for pollinators, black berries supports wildlife, and foliage provides cover for small birds. Deer tolerant.
Botanical Name- Ilex glabra 'Alexander'
Pronunciation- EYE-leks GLAY-bruh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Part shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers average, to dry acidic well-drained soils
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants- Kodiak Jet Black Bush Honeysuckle – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees (note: dioecious species need male/female), fruit-eating birds (especially in winter)
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to remove damaged or straggly branches. Requires consistently moist, acidic soil; mulch annually. Lightly fertilize in spring for healthy foliage.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to encourage dense growth. Light shaping maintains a tidy outline for hedges.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soils, ensure drainage and maintain soil acidity with peat.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Holly leaf miner, scale insects, tar spot
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