Is Ilex glabra Shamrock male or female?

Inkberries are dioecious (separate male and female plants). Female plants need a male pollinator in order to produce the berry-like drupes that are characteristic of the species and cultivars. Prune to shape in early spring just before new growth begins.

Is Shamrock inkberry a female?

Inkberry ‘Shamrock’ are dioecious shrubs, meaning that individual plants are either male or female. In order for the black berries to be produced, female plants much be pollinated by a nearby male plant.

Is Nordic inkberry male?

Ilex glabra ‘Nordic’, often listed as a male, is actually a female. We discovered this after trialling the plant and contacting the patent holder.

Is Ilex glabra deciduous?

Ilex glabra, commonly called inkberry or gallberry, is a slow-growing, upright-rounded, stoloniferous, broadleaf evergreen shrub in the holly family.

Is inkberry Shamrock evergreen?

The dense twiggy habit displays an abundance of black berries through winter, accenting the evergreen foliage. Requires a male inkberry for berry set….Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’

Botanical Pronunciation	I-leks GLAY-bruh
Bloom Time	Inconspicuous; prized for foliage and ornamental berries.
Deciduous/ Evergreen	Evergreen

How tall does Ilex glabra get?

5-8′ tall
Ilex glabra, commonly called inkberry or gallberry, is a slow-growing, upright-rounded, stoloniferous, broadleaf evergreen shrub in the holly family. It typically matures to 5-8′ tall, and can spread by root suckers to form colonies.

Is Ilex glabra poisonous?

Although no specific reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, the fruits of at least some members of this genus contain saponins and are slightly toxic. They can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and stupor if eaten in quantity[274].

How do you plant Ilex glabra?

Planting Inkberry Plant potted plants or balled and burlapped shrubs in early spring. Dig a hole as deep and twice as wide as the root ball. Add peat moss to acidify slightly alkaline soils and hold moisture. Remove the plant gently from its pot and set it in the hole.

How fast do Nellie Stevens grow?

three feet
How fast does Nellie Stevens holly grow? Nellie Stevens holly can grow up to three feet in one year.

Is inkberry holly deer resistant?

Inkberry is resistant to deer, and thus is a good choice in areas where browsing deer are a problem for other shrubs.

Does Jim Dandy Winterberry produce berries?

The holly called ‘Jim Dandy’ flowers, but does not produce berries. It is a male cultivar of winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) that is planted to pollinate several female cultivars. To get berries, you will need to plant a female plant. However, not any female winterberry holly will do.

Is there a male Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’ (inkberry)?

I bought two female Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’ (Inkberry) from a local nursery this past weekend but they don’t carry any male Inkberries. I found out that Ilex glabra ‘ Nordic’ Inkberry is a male pollinator for ‘Shamrock’ but I can’t find a place to buy it.

Is Ilex glabra ‘ Nordic’ Inkberry a male pollinator?

I found out that Ilex glabra ‘ Nordic’ Inkberry is a male pollinator for ‘Shamrock’ but I can’t find a place to buy it. The nursery said they don’t sell the male and they could not order it. Any suggestions? I feel your pain!

Is there a male pollinator for ‘Shamrock’?

Is Shamrock a good plant to grow?

‘Shamrock’ is a compact rounded cultivar that grows 3-4′ tall and suckers less than the species. No serious insect or disease problems. Leaf spot is an occasional problem.