- USDA Hardiness Zones 5 - 9
- Height 2 - 3 Feet
- Spread 2 - 3 Feet
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
The Strongbox Inkberry Holly is a fantastic alternative to boxwood shrubs from Proven Winners. This bush is resistant to disease, pests, and winter burn. It is native to North America and very low maintenance. The evergreen leaves form a rounded shape that can be pruned into any shape. This plant also grows faster than boxwood shrubs. It also has white flowers that bloom in the summer.
These shrubs only grow 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Perfect for small spaces and garden planters in entryways, patios and decks. Plant these in a location that gets at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. These are winter hardy in growing zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b.
Ilex glabra 'Ilexfarrowtracey' Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Exposure: Part Sun to Sun |
Height: 2-3 Feet |
Spread: 2-3 Feet |
Spacing: 2-3 Feet |
Habit: Mounded |
Watering: Average |
Shrub Type: Evergreen |
Scientific Name: Ilex glabra 'Ilexfarrowtracey' USPPAF |
Common Name: Strongbox™ Inkberry Holly |
Brand: Proven Winners® |
Other: Boxwood Alternative |

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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
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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.