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.
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 Type:  | 
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 Origins:  | 
 East N. America Coasts; GA Native  | 
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 Height:  | 
 2' - 3'  | 
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 Spread:  | 
 2’ - 3'  | 
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 Spacing:  | 
 2’  | 
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 USDA Hardiness Zone:  | 
 5 - 9  | 
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 Culture:  | 
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 Bloom Color:  | 
 White  | 
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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