Ilex glabra

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NAMING

Scientific Name: Ilex glabra
Family: Aquibiaceae
Common: gullberry, inkberry

HABITAT

Native
Habitat: flatwoods, dry moist sites
Range: Eastern Coast -> West Texas

TREE TRUNK

Size: 10ft tall
Bark: thickets, evergreen
Twigs: black speck is a stipule, green and rounded

LEAVES

Composition: simple
Arrangement: alternate
Shpae: oval
Margin: entire until upper third, then you see small teeth
Upper surface: dark green – glaborous
Lower surface: pale green – glaborous

REPRODUCTION

Flowers: diecious (male and female plants)
Fruit: drupe, black as it matures

USES

Wildlife – Habitat/cover, deer will browse
Commercial – honey bee attraction
Cultural/Historical – Ink with black fruit

TOLERANCES

Shade/Sun: moderate
Salt: moderate
Fire: grows right back
Flood: High
Drought: low

 

Other: Winter/spring burn issue