Ilex glabra 'Compacta' ~ Compact Inkberry upright Hydrangea quercifolia “Alice”

Hydrangea quercifolia “Alice”

Fragrant packed spikes of popping butter yellow flowers bloom from early summer into fall attracting butterflies and hummingbirds

This tree is also known for its excellent tolerance to urban conditions

Susceptible to leaf spot

Fothergilla is a native pollinator that provides nectar for several species of butterflies and bees

Ilex glabra 'Compacta' ~ Compact Inkberry upright Hydrangea quercifolia “Alice”Compact Inkberry Holly is a compact evergreen shrub with an oval to rounded habit of spineless leathery dark green leaves that fade to olive in winter. If pollinated, the inconspicuous female flowers give way to abundant inky black berries. Grows best in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Easily pruned down to 2'. Type: Shrub Origins: East N. America Coasts; GA Native