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Gallberry Holly — Ilex glabra

Advanced Nursery Growers

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Buy Gallberry Holly for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Gallberry Holly, Ilex glabra, is a native evergreen shrub that works well in North Florida landscapes, pollinator gardens, wildlife plantings, wet areas, natural hedges, and low-maintenance Southern yards.

Gallberry, also called Inkberry Holly, has small glossy green leaves and a naturally upright, shrubby growth habit. It is a good choice for customers who want a tough native plant that can handle heat, humidity, sandy soils, and moist areas better than many traditional landscape shrubs.

In spring, Gallberry produces small white flowers that are very attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also known as an important nectar plant connected to Southern gallberry honey. Female plants may produce small black berries that provide food for birds and wildlife, especially when a male plant is nearby for pollination.

Gallberry Holly is a great option for customers searching for native plants near me, evergreen shrubs for North Florida, pollinator plants near DeFuniak Springs, wildlife shrubs for the Florida Panhandle, or a local plant nursery near me. It can be used as a native hedge, natural screen, foundation shrub, woodland edge planting, rain garden plant, pollinator shrub, or wildlife habitat plant.

Well adapted to DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and Gulf Coast landscapes. Customers from DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Ponce de Leon, Bonifay, Chipley, Crestview, Niceville, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and nearby areas can visit our nursery or call for current availability.

Quick Plant Details:

  • Botanical Name: Ilex glabra
  • Common Names: Gallberry Holly, Gallberry, Inkberry Holly
  • Plant Type: Native evergreen shrub
  • USDA Zones: Commonly grown in Zones 5–9
  • Sun: Full sun to part shade
  • Mature Size: About 5–8 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, depending on conditions and pruning
  • Bloom Time: Spring
  • Flower Color: Small white flowers
  • Berry Color: Small black berries on female plants
  • Pollination: Male and female plants are usually needed for berry production
  • Water Needs: Moderate; tolerates moist soil once established
  • Soil: Prefers acidic, well-drained to moist soil
  • Best Uses: Native hedge, wildlife planting, pollinator garden, rain garden, natural screen, woodland edge, foundation planting
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes — flowers attract bees and other pollinators
  • Wildlife Value: Berries may feed birds and wildlife
  • Special Feature: Native evergreen shrub and excellent Southern pollinator plant
  • Edible: No — ornamental and wildlife plant only

Local Pickup & Contact Information:
Available for local pickup only at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. We are not shipping at this time.

Wholesale may be available for qualified nurseries, landscapers, and qualified buyers. Contact us for current availability and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com


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