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Ilex Strongbox®

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Add a durable native evergreen mound with dense spineless foliage and strong winter performance.
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  • Georgia Grown
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
Spacing: 2.5'
Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate

  • Prune lightly in spring only if needed.

Botanical Name: Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17'
Common Name: Strongbox® Inkberry Holly
Type: Evergreen Native Female Holly Shrub
Mature Height: 2'–3'
Mature Width: 2'–3'
Bloom Color: White
Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
Foliage: Evergreen
Growth Habit: Compact, Squat, and Rounded
Pollinator Friendly: Yes

  • Dense spineless evergreen foliage
  • Compact rounded habit
  • Improved winter-burn resistance
  • Possible inky-black berries
  • Native boxwood alternative

Add a durable native evergreen mound with dense spineless foliage and strong winter performance. Strongbox® Inkberry Holly forms a squat rounded shrub with tidy green foliage. Female plants may develop black berries after pollination, while improved resistance to winter burn helps maintain a polished appearance.

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.

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