| Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Gem Box® Inkberry Holly has dark green evergreen foliage on a plant with a round habit of growth. The small glossy narrow leaves remain dark green throughout the winter. It produces black berries from mid fall to late winter.
This excellent variety looks more like a boxwood than an inkberry; a dense, bushy, ball shaped plant with small dark green leaves that emerge red-tipped in spring; great as a small evergreen hedge or container specimen in milder climates.
Gem Box® Inkberry Holly is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Topiary
- Container Planting
Foliage Interest
Fall and Winter Interest
Common Name: Inkberry Holly
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| More About Gem Box® Holly |
| Height: 24-36 inches |
Spread: 24-36 inches |
Flower Colour: Grown for Foliage |
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Prefers moist acidic soils. Good shade tolerance. Prune to shape in late winter. Apply an evergreen fertilizer in spring. Gem Box is a female variety and will develop black berries if a compatible male pollinator is planted in the vicinity. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
