We think of I. glabra as a native alternative to boxwood with small white flowers and a dark purple, almost black fruit, which supports your local habitat and doesn't burn during the winter. As with all Ilex, plant at least one male among females for fruit.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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Ornamental Interest
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Winter Interest and/or Evergreen |
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Summer Fruit |
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Fall/Winter Fruit |
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Spring Bloom |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Host Plant |
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Attracts Bees |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Tolerance
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Urban Environment |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Salt Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Low Maintenance |
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Dioecious (fruits only on female plants) |
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Landscape Use
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Hedge/screening |
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Massing |
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Rain Garden |
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Specimen |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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