Hello,
Does anyone know how well inkberry plants (Strongbox variety) do in Toronto. I have a north-facing area with wetter soil (not well draining) that is not “dark shade”, but only gets about 3 hours of direct sun from June-September. I would love to speak with anyone who is familiar with Inkberry. Many thanks!
Ilex glabra or Inkberry Holly is probably not a good choice for your north facing shady location as it requires quite a lot of sun. Below, you will find a link to information regarding this plant.
Inkberry Holly: Care and Growing Guide (thespruce.com)
I’m also including a link to an article, written by Mark Cullen, that may help you find some planting material for this darker area of your garden.
The right plants for shaded areas: Mark Cullen | The Star
Hope this helps.