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Inkberry, Gallberry 'Ivory Queen'

Ilexglabra

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Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ilex (EYE-leks)

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Species

glabra (GLAY-bruh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Rickwebb

Downingtown, PA | September 2015 | neutral

I have not seen this yet. Dr. Dirr says in his Manual of Landscape Woody Plants that:the fruit is ivory white with a black dot at the ape...Read More

Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | neutral

Distinguished from other Ilex glabra by its unusual white fruit.

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