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Ilex glabra Forever Emerald™ ('Alexander')
Forever Emerald™ Inkberry
- » Compact form
- » Smaller leaves
- » Borders or mass plantings
- Category:Evergreen
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:2-4 ft
This new dwarf, broadleaf evergreen looks more like a boxwood than an inkberry. A compact, mounded habit has petite, dark green foliage that is much smaller than the typical inkberry leaf. A full habit that keeps its form all the way to the ground. Although a female, it rarely produces fruit. Plant along borders or in mass plantings.
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex glabra Forever Emerald™
Prefers moist acidic soils. Good shade tolerance. Prune to shape in late winter. Apply an evergreen fertilizer in spring.