Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Light Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Mature Height | 3-5 feet |
| Mature Spread | 3-5 feet |
| Mature Spacing | 3-5 feet |
| Habit | Upright, mounded |
| Flower Color(s) | White |
| Flower Description | Small, inconspicuous flowers |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s) | Dark green |
| Foliage Description | Small, oval-shaped leaves |
| Seasonal Interest | Evergreen foliage, winter berries |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Resists | Deer, salt spray |
| Tolerates | Poor soil, drought |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Container Role | Accent plant |
| Uses | Foundation plant, border plant, mass planting |
| Features | Evergreen foliage, winter berries, low-maintenance |
| Brand | Monrovia |
| Common Name | Gem Box® Inkberry Holly |
| Other Name(s) | Ilex glabra 'Gem Box' |
| Scientific Name | Ilex glabra 'Gem Box' |
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.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2025 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!