Gem Box Inkberry Holly is a dense global evergreen shrub with upright dark green leaves flushed with red tips in spring. Inconspicuous flowers. Grows best in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. While Gem Box is a female variety, there are no compatible males currently on market to pollinate.
Type: |
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Origins: |
East N. America Coasts; GA Native |
Height: |
2' - 3' |
Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
Spacing: |
2’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Hydrangea, Magnolia
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Gem Box Inkberry Holly
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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