Gem Box® Inkberry holly

Ilex glabra

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Overview

The Ilex glabra Gem Box® is a compact evergreen inkberry holly with a dense, rounded habit, small dark green leaves, and red-tipped spring growth. It matures at 24-36 inches tall and wide, branching neatly to the ground. Plant in sun to part sun with average water and moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Deer resistant and easy for edging, containers, or low hedges. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-9.

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Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — The Ilex glabra Gem Box® is a compact evergreen inkberry holly with a dense

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — and red-tipped spring growth

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — It matures at 24-36 inches tall and wide, branching neatly to the ground

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Deer resistant and easy for edging, containers, or low hedges

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Plant in sun to part sun with average water and moist, acidic, well-drained soil

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — commonly referred to as Gem Box® Inkberry holly

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Aquifoliaceae

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Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — The Ilex glabra Gem Box® is a compact evergreen inkberry holly with a dense

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — and red-tipped spring growth

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — It matures at 24-36 inches tall and wide, branching neatly to the ground

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Deer resistant and easy for edging, containers, or low hedges

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Plant in sun to part sun with average water and moist, acidic, well-drained soil

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — commonly referred to as Gem Box® Inkberry holly

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Gem Box® forms a naturally dense

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Tiny white flowers may appear

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — the fresh flush of growth is touched with attractive red tips

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — giving the plant a subtle seasonal sparkle before settling into its refined

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — avoiding the bare-legged look that can affect some inkberry hollies

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Gem Box® maintains a full silhouette from top to bottom

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — Hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 9

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — though it is adaptable with average watering once established

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