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A versatile native evergreen for your landscape
The Squeeze Box shrub stands out as the first-ever upright, pyramidal inkberry, making it a perfect option for those wanting a native evergreen in their gardens. With its structured silhouette, this shrub can serve as a striking formal centerpiece in containers or as a reliable backdrop in your landscape design. Its unique shape not only adds visual interest but also offers resilience to common garden challenges like wet soil, deer, and rabbits.
As a male selection, Squeeze Box plays a vital role in your garden’s ecosystem by pollinating Gem Box and Strongbox hollies. Planting it allows you to enjoy the ornamental value of blue-black berries that adorn female hollies, while also supporting local honeybee populations. Incorporating this charming shrub into your yard means investing in a low-maintenance evergreen that harmonizes beautifully with both contemporary and traditional designs.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a spot with well-draining soil and full to partial sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and gently place the shrub, backfilling with native soil. Spread a layer of mulch around the shrub to insulate roots, suppress weeds, and conserve moisture.
2. Watering: Water the plant regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. Inkberry hollies are not drought tolerant but can handle periods of wet soil.
3. Pruning: Prune in spring, after the threat of frost has passed, to maintain the shape of the shrub and to remove any dead or damaged branches. Light shaping can be done to encourage denser growth.
4. Fertilizing: In early spring, work fresh compost into the soil or apply a slow release fertilizer for acid loving plants.
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: | 4-6 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 2-3 ft. |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex glabra 'SMNIGLA' PP#35,019;CBRAF |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, HI, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-9 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
