Gallberry
Ilex glabra
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Gallberry
Inkberry (Ilex glabra) is a native evergreen holly found across the eastern United States in wet flatwoods and coastal plains, producing small glossy black berries that persist through winter and provide critical wildlife food. It forms suckering colonies and is widely used in rain gardens and native landscapes. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Wet, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Grows in full sun to partial shade; full sun maximizes flowering and berry production. Avoid high-pH or alkaline sites, which cause chlorosis — a common problem in NE Florida near shell-rich soils.
Tolerates wet, moist, and periodically dry soils once established. Ideal for rain gardens and wet flatwood edges. Water regularly to establish; avoid high-pH water or alkaline soils, which cause yellowing.
Requires moist to wet, acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), sandy or loamy soil. Fertilize with an acid-forming fertilizer in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Mulch to maintain soil moisture and acidity.
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Common questions
Is Gallberry a good plant for St. Augustine?
Gallberry is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 5-8 feet × spreading by root suckers; 4-8 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.