Inkberry holly is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with a rounded-to-upright growth habit. It is easy to grow and offers good winter color. It is a popular choice for areas with damp soil, such as woodland gardens and plantings around bogs and ponds. The species form of inkberry is favored by native plant enthusiasts, but most landscape planting features one of the cultivars. Inkberry shrubs work well massed or grouped.