Ilex glabra Densa #3
Ilex glabra Densa #3
Densa Inkberry Holly
Dense, oval habit, deer and rabbit tolerant
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Medium-sized evergreen garden shrub with a consistent oval form, great for foundation plantings, dense privacy screening or for topiary. Small narrow shiny dark green leaves on an upright shrub, very dense and uniform in habit. Deer and rabbit resistant. A great option instead of boxwood.
Botanical Name- Ilex glabra 'Densa'
Pronunciation- EYE-leks GLAY-bruh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Caramel' (evergreen structure vs warm foliage in partial shade)
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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