Gem Box® Inkberry holly
Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' USPP27554, Can PP5629
A compact, boxwood-like native evergreen perfect for low hedges and containers.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 3 Ft.
- Height
- 3 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Plant developer
- Proven Winners
- Design image count
- 2
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Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' is a dwarf, broadleaf evergreen shrub with a dense, mounded habit that stays lush to the ground. It features small, dark green leaves with attractive red tips in spring. This native alternative to boxwood thrives in full to part sun and prefers moist, acidic soils. Reaching 2-3 feet in height and width, it is ideal for low hedges, borders, or containers. It is deer-resistant and maintains its shape well with minimal pruning in late winter. A tough, versatile choice.