Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' - Gem Box® Inkberry Holly from NVK Nurseries - Photo courtesy of Proven Winners®
Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' - Gem Box® Inkberry Holly from NVK Nurseries - Photo courtesy of Proven Winners®

Gem Box® Inkberry Holly

Ilex glabra 'Gem Box®' (SMNIGAB17)

  • Compact rounded habit, like boxwood
  • Insignificant small white flowers
  • Glossy dark green leaves with red tips during the spring flush

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
80-100 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Inkberry grow best in a slightly acidic, slightly moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. 'Gem Box' makes an excellent evergreen hedge as it prunes well. Will tolerate wet soil. 

Additional Notes about Gem Box® Inkberry Holly:


Hollies are dioecious: plants are either male or female. If berries are desired, one compatible male ilex plant will effectively pollinate up to six female plants, from up to 15 metres away.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Berries
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Hedge
Border/edging
PH TOLERANCE:
Low (up to 7.0)