Ilex Glabra Gem Box Inkberry
$49.99 / 3G
| Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' | |
| Compact Inkberry | |
| Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17', also known as Inkberry Holly Gem Box®, this dense, ball-shaped plant with small, dark green leaves has attractive red tips during the spring flush. Great as a small evergreen hedge or used as in containers. Best in full to partial sun. Moderately salt tolerant in moist to well drained soils. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Gem Box® Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' USPP 27,554 Common Name: Inkberry Holly Gem Box® Features: Evergreen, Produces Berries, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, Native to North America, Small or Miniature, Salt Tolerant Bloom Time: Spring - Winter Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 24 - 36 inches high by 24 - 36 inches wide Zone 5 - 9 Proven Winners® | |
| Feed March and November with Hollytone. Mulch January and June. Deep soak with Miracid every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Spray in November with Wiltpruf to prevent dessication. Shear several times from April til July for desired shape. | |
| Attractive accent, low hedge, or border | |
| Full sun, acid loamy soil. Thrives in clay soil, | |
| Very versatile and adaptable medium sized evergreen shrub. Produces Berries, Fall Interest, Winter Interest. | |
| Spring - Winter | |
| 4.5' x 4.5' | |
| 3.5' | |
| Slow growing, compact evergreen shrub | |
| Slow | |
| Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
| -20 to -10 deg. F | |
| Keep moist | |
| Rich green foliage | |
| Small black berries in fall |
