Ilex glabra 'Princeton Compact' (Gallberry/Inkberry Holly)

The Ilex glabra 'Princeton Compact', commonly known as Gallberry or Inkberry Holly, is a compact evergreen shrub with dark green foliage and a dense growth habit. It produces small whitish flowers in the spring followed by black berries in the fall. This holly is often used in landscaping as a hedge or foundation plant, as it requires little maintenance and is tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions. It grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet and spreads to a width of 4 to 6 feet.