national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening, ilex glabra forever emerald is a compact evergreen inkberry holly prized for its dense habit and rich glossy green foliage that provides reliable year round structure, it grows about 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide forming a neat rounded shape that works beautifully in foundation plantings, low hedges, borders, and mass plantings, small white flowers appear in late spring and on female plants may be followed by dark berries when a male pollinator is nearby, adding subtle seasonal interest and wildlife value, this adaptable shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist well drained soil, but tolerates a range of conditions once established, water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots then water as needed, ilex glabra forever emerald offers dependable evergreen beauty and low maintenance performance across a wide range of landscapes.