Ilex gl Gem Box #3
Ilex gl Gem Box #3
Gem Box™ Inkberry Holly
Multi-season interest
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Dwarf, broadleaf evergreen looks more like a boxwood than an inkberry. A dense, ball-shaped plant. Has small, dainty, dark green leaves with attractive red tips during the spring flush. Maintains good branching right to the ground so it never looks bare-legged like other cultivars may. It's great as a small evergreen hedge. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17'
Pronunciation- EYE-leks GLAY-bruh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 3 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Well-drained, moist acidic soils
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' (moist acidic soil synergy)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (note: dioecious species need male/female), fruit-eating birds (especially in winter)
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to remove damaged or straggly branches. Requires consistently moist, acidic soil; mulch annually. Lightly fertilize in spring for healthy foliage.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to encourage dense growth. Light shaping maintains a tidy outline for hedges.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soils, ensure drainage and maintain soil acidity with peat.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Holly leaf miner, scale insects, tar spot
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