Ilex glabra Shamrock (Shamrock Inkberry)Dense, slow growing form Lustrous and cold tolerant green foliage 4" tall at maturity Virtually pest free Native Inkberry is used extensively in the landscape and 'Shamrock' is one of the most prized varieties of this workhorse species. It's easy to figure out why once you see its dense, slow growing form and its extremely attractive foliage that is pointed, lustrous and exceptionally cold tolerant. 'Shamrock' retains its great form with a minimum of

Beautiful green and yellow foliage

threadlike leaves producing superb texture

Extremely fast growing and fountain-shaped

open flowers that put on a brilliant show with deep pink flowers from July - September

a full month earlier than 'Ruby Star' yet continuing to flower just as long into September

pure white

early maturing Apple that can be picked in mid to late August and its high sugar contest and juiciness mixed with tart flavor will have you drooling from your first bite

willow-like foliage that is semi-evergreen to evergreen and a nice show of fall red berries

light to medium green foliage may be the showiest of all the dissected leaved Maples

Leave the flowers intact into winter to watch birds come to eat

Why such a strange species name you might ask

Nice blue-green foliage Great for mixed borders or containers Excellent cut flower Drought tolerant and easy to grow Deer and rabbit resistant The word "serendipity" means an unexpected occurrence