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Ilex glabra 'Compacta'

Family Aquifoliaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The broadleaf evergreen Ilex glabra 'Compacta' (compact inkberry) bears white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. The showy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Ilex glabra 'Compacta' (compact inkberry) bears showy fruit.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation and screening.
Special Characteristics This broadleaf evergreen attracts birds to your garden. During the winter, Ilex glabra 'Compacta' continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.