Strongbox Inkberry Holly, dense rounded evergreen holly with small dark green leaves
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Strongbox Inkberry Holly, dense rounded evergreen holly with small dark green leaves

Strongbox Inkberry Holly – 3 Gallon Container

$98.00
$98.00
$98.00
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Ilex glabra 'ILEXFARROWTRACEY'

Strongbox Inkberry Holly is an attractive alternative to boxwood for gardeners who prefer a native evergreen. Its small, dark leaves and naturally rounded shape bring order to borders without demanding a tightly clipped silhouette.

Why Gardeners Love Strongbox Inkberry Holly

- Native evergreen: A North American holly suited to naturalistic and formal designs

- Rounded habit: Forms a tidy mound without constant shearing

- Fine-textured leaves: Creates a boxwood-like appearance with a different plant family

- Year-round structure: Maintains green mass through the seasons

- Flexible combinations: Pairs well with flowering perennials, grasses, and larger shrubs.

Where to Plant Strongbox Inkberry Holly

Use Strongbox in repeated foundation plantings, low informal hedges, or as a rounded accent. Allow approximately three feet for mature height and spread, based on the store's specifications.

Growing and Care Tips

Plant in acidic, moisture-retentive soil that drains adequately. Inkberries generally appreciate consistent moisture and can struggle in dry, alkaline sites. Water during establishment and prune lightly if needed; avoid removing too much growth at once.

Explore a Related Plant

For another compact inkberry holly with similar evergreen character, compare Gem Box Inkberry Holly.

Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Flowering
Full Sun
Hardiness Map
Mature Height: 3'
Mature Width: 3'
Flower Season: Spring
Sun: Full Sun
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
Temp (F)
Zone
Temp (C)
-20 to -10
5
-28.9 to -23.3
-10 to 0
6
-23.3 to -17.8
0 to 10
7
-17.8 to -12.2
10 to 20
8
-12.2 to -6.7
20 to 30
9
-6.7 to -1.1
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