Inkberry (Ilex glabra)

Where to plant: pond bank zone (above high-water mark)
Type: broadleaf evergreen shrub
Height x spread: 5-8 x 5-8 ft
Blooms: late spring insignificant flower, fall berries
Bloom: greenish white
Sun: full sun to partial shade
Water: medium to wet
Maintenance: low
Tolerates: rabbit, deer, erosion, wet soil
Wildlife: attracts bees, butterflies, birds
Other: winter interest

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https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ilex-glabra/