- USDA Hardiness Zones 5 - 9
- Height 2 - 3 Feet
- Spread 2 - 3 Feet
Gem Box Inkberry Holly from Proven Winners ColorChoice is a fantastic evergreen shrub that has dark green foliage with attractive red tips when the leaves first start to grow in the spring. These actually look closer to a boxwood than a holly shrub. This shrub also produces berries throughout late fall and winter. This plant is a best seller.
These dwarf bushes are only 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Plant these in a location that receives at least 4 hours of sunlight a day. These are very low maintenace shrubs that are perfect for garden planters. These are winter hardy in zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b.
Gem Box® Inkberry Holly Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Height: 2-3 Feet |
Spread: 2-3 Feet |
Spacing: 2-3 Feet |
Habit: Mounded |
Watering: Average |
Shrub Type: Evergreen |
Scientific Name: Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' USPP 27,554 |
Common Name: Gem Box® Inkberry Holly |
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- ILEGB
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.