Ilex glabra Nordic #7
Ilex glabra Nordic #7
Nordic Inkberry
Compact habit with dense, dark green foliage; Deer and rabbit tolerant
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Compact evergreen holly with glossy dark-green leaves, selected for cold hardiness and dense rounded form. It maintains good foliage retention through winter, tolerates moist soils, and is more compact and less suckering than species. Works well as a low hedge, massing, or foundation plant. Attracts bees (inconspicuous flower), birds (if female & berries). Deer and rabbit tolerant.
Botanical Name- Ilex glabra ‘Chamzin’
Pronunciation- EYE-leks GLAY-bruh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, acidic soils
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- Greenish white
Bloom Time- May - June
Companion Plants- Green Vase Japanese Zelkova – 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- Easy
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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