The Shamrock Inkberry Holly Shrub (Ilex glabra 'Shamrock') is a compact, evergreen shrub with year-round appeal, refined structure, and excellent adaptability. Native to North America, this variety of Inkberry Holly features dense, rounded growth and glossy dark green leaves that hold their color throughout the seasons. Unlike some hollies, Shamrock does not have spines, making it a friendlier option for residential landscapes and family gardens. It produces small white flowers in spring that attract pollinators, followed by shiny black berries in late summer that persist into winter, providing food for birds and other wildlife. Shamrock Holly thrives in moist, acidic soil but is remarkably adaptable to drier or sandy soils once established. It's an excellent alternative to boxwood for evergreen hedges, foundation plantings, or mass plantings. With its compact form and minimal pruning needs, it offers structure, color, and wildlife value with very little maintenance. This shrub is also deer-resistant, disease-tolerant, and well-suited to rain gardens or wet areas.