Inkberry (Ilex glabra)
Inkberry is an evergreen shrub that may grow 5 to 10 feet tall. The leaves are alternate with a smooth or toothed margin. The bark is greenish brown and smooth. In early summer, small greenish white flowers mature. The shrub produces a black drupe that matures in the fall.
WildlifeProvides winter cover. Host plant for the Henry's Elfin butterfly. Adult butterflies are attracted to the blooms. Fruits are eaten by birds and small mammals. White-tailed deer browse the leaves and twigs.
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Leaf Type |
Evergreen |
| Deer Resistance |
Moderate |
| Regions |
Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Light |
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade |
| Soil |
Moist |
| Bloom Times |
Summer |
| Seed Times |
Fall |
| Wildlife Value |
Winter Cover, Fleshy Fruit, Butterfly/Insect Nectar, Butterfly Larvae Host |
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