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A compact, improved version for your garden
The Proven Winners® Gem Box Prime® Inkberry Holly Shrub is an improved version of the popular Gem Box, offering a more compact, densely branched growth habit. Its branches extend lower to the ground, creating a fuller appearance that's ideal for borders, foundation plantings, and low hedges. Glossy, evergreen foliage provides year-round color and structure, making it an excellent alternative to boxwoods in areas affected by boxwood blight or box tree moths.
Versatile in its uses, this shrub works beautifully in formal settings or as a casual accent in mixed plantings. Not only does it enrich your garden with texture, but the Gem Box Prime also requires minimal maintenance, allowing you to enjoy its beauty without extensive upkeep. Enhance your outdoor space with a plant that stands out, whether striking out on its own or accompanying other beloved flora.
About Proven Winners®: Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs offers flowering shrubs, evergreens, and trees that have been tested for eight to ten years to ensure they outperform conventional varieties. That means bigger flowers, more colorful foliage, reblooming, disease resistance, new habits, or anything that makes them more beautiful and easier to grow in your landscape or garden.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Inkberry hollies prefer rich, acidic soil and can tolerate heavy, wet conditions. Amend poor soils before planting and spread a layer of mulch around the shrub to help conserve moisture.
2. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting, keeping the soil consistently moist, especially during establishment. Gem Box Prime® Inkberry Holly tolerates heavy, wet soils but benefits from regular watering during dry periods. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.
3. Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring to maintain its compact shape and promote healthy growth. This will help encourage denser branching.
4. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring to support healthy growth throughout the growing season.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 3-4 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 3-5 ft. |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex glabra 'SMNIGCM' PPAF;CBRAF |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, HI, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-10 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
