Densa Inkberry Holly
Ilex glabra 'Densa'
Upright branches are covered with leathery, dark green leaves. Black, berry-like fruit is produced fall through spring. Withstands heavy pruning quite well. Thrives in moist soils and is shade tolerant. Evergreen.
| Key feature: | Hedge Plant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Oval rounded shrub, moderate growing to 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Seacoast Exposure, Very Wet Areas |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0762 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Upright branches are covered with leathery, dark green leaves. Black, berry-like fruit is produced fall through spring. Withstands heavy pruning quite well. Thrives in moist soils and is shade tolerant. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
| Key feature: | Hedge Plant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Oval rounded shrub, moderate growing to 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Seacoast Exposure, Very Wet Areas |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0762 |
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The best fertilizer to use with this plant is Tree & Shrub Food.view soil products