Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Inkberry
बर्फ बुश
In German
Inkberry
Schnee Bush
In French
Inkberry
neige Bush
In Spanish
Inkberry
nieve Bush
In Greek
Inkberry
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Inkberry
neve de Bush
In Polish
inkberry
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Inkberry
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Inkberry and Snow Bush
Season and care of Inkberry and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Inkberry and Snow Bush Physical Information
Inkberry and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Snow Bush are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Inkberry and Snow Bush
Care of Inkberry and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.