Inkberry is a native evergreen holly shrub that produces small, glossy black berries that persist through winter and provide critical food for overwintering birds. It forms dense thickets in wet, acidic soils and is increasingly planted in rain gardens and coastal landscaping for its tolerance of salt spray, flooding, and deer pressure. It is one of the best native shrubs for wildlife in the eastern United States.
Best time to see a Inkberry
The best time to see a Inkberry is November–April, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 10,978 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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