Gallberry
Scientific Name
Ilex glabra
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
Hardiness Zones
5a to 10a
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Gallberry grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Wet
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Acid (4.5-6.5)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Small
Plant Shape
- Clumping
- Mounding
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Gallberry is Evergreen
Spread
8-10 feet
Height
6-8 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Inconspicuous
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
Flower Color
- White
Additional Detail
Flammable plant - in wildfire prone area, plant minimum 30' from buildings; white, spring flowers; black fruit provides food for wildlife in late fall and winter; good for wetland/pine areas; high wind resistance. Black fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts birds
