Nordic™ Inkberry
Ilex glabra 'Chamzin'
Description | Lustrous deep green foliage covers this compact, rounded shrub. An excellent choice for foundations, hedges, and mass plantings, or for use as an accent plant. This easy-care evergreen tolerates a range of soil conditions and even moderately shaded exposures. This female selection bears discreet black fruit if pollinated by a male. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Slow growing, rounded shrub; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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Design Ideas | Makes a fine background for showier short stature plants in winter or summer. Evergreen cover-up for year around beauty along foundations or fence lines. Well suited to low hedges either natural or sheared into a rigid formal character for dividing front yards. Single specimens can also be sheared for topiary-like precision form. Wind resistance makes an excellent choice that helps with snow drift. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Peony (Paeonia); False Holly (Osmanthus) |
Care | Very adaptable, tolerating light or heavy, low to high moisture, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Maine on or around April 3rd, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting. Please note, not all garden centers participate as delivery locations for online orders.
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O'donal's Nurseries 6 County Road
Gorham, Maine 04038 -
Lowe's 1058 Brighton Avenue
Portland, Maine 04102-1030 -
Lowe's 1000 Gallery Boulevard
Scarborough, Maine 04074
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.