Gem Box Inkberry holly up close.
Gem Box Gem Box Inkberry holly up close.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in container.
A size chart showing 2 different options for Shrub Plants: Quart (5-8" plant height, 4.5" pot width, 5" pot height); 1 Gallon (6-24" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 7.13" pot height).
Gem Box Inkberry holly in focus.
Gem Box Gem Box Inkberry holly in focus.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra)
Gem Box Inkberry holly detailed plant packaging.
Gem Box Inkberry holly up close.
Gem Box Gem Box Inkberry holly up close.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in container.
A size chart showing 2 different options for Shrub Plants: Quart (5-8" plant height, 4.5" pot width, 5" pot height); 1 Gallon (6-24" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 7.13" pot height).
Gem Box Inkberry holly in focus.
Gem Box Gem Box Inkberry holly in focus.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box Gem Box Inkberry holly in use.
Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra)
Gem Box Inkberry holly detailed plant packaging.

Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra)

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How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?

We list our plants by container size, which reflects the amount of soil and root growth each plant has when it ships. Actual plant height and width vary by variety and season, and many plants grow quickly as the weather warms.

To help you understand what to expect, refer to our size guide below. You can also find each plant’s approximate arrival size and mature size on its product page.

How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?

We list our plants by container size, which reflects the soil volume and root growth each plant has at shipping. Actual height and width vary by variety and season, and many plants grow quickly as temperatures warm.
 
For a quick reference, check the size guide below—you’ll also find each plant’s estimated arrival size and mature size on its product page.

How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?

We list our plants by container size, which reflects the soil volume and root growth each plant has at shipping. Actual height and width vary by variety and season, and many plants grow quickly as temperatures warm.
 
For a quick reference, check the size guide below—you’ll also find each plant’s estimated arrival size and mature size on its product page.

Plant Height By Container Size

This chart highlights the typical heights for each size category while also showing how container sizes compare, giving you a clear, straightforward way to understand plant size at arrival and choose the best fit for your gardening needs.

This chart shows typical plant heights and compares container sizes, helping you quickly understand arrival size and choose the best fit.

Plant height size guide chart consisting of eco+ grande, eco+ elite, Combination, Royale, 0.65 gallon, 1 gallon, 2 gallon

Soil Volume By Container Size

This chart shows the typical soil volume for each container size, listed in both imperial and metrics units for easy comparison.

Soil volume size guide chart consisting of eco+ grande, eco+ elite, Combination, Royale, 0.65 gallon, 1 gallon, 2 gallon
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A great native alternative to boxwood! This cool new dwarf, broadleaf evergreen looks more like a boxwood than an inkberry. A dense, ball-shaped plant, Gem Box ilex has small, dainty, dark green leaves with attractive red tips during the spring flush. It 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 or used as a container specimen in milder climates.

  • 2-3 feet tall and wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 2-3 feet apart for best results
  • Maintains dark green leaves with a red tint during spring on a tidy, rounded habit year-round
  • Resists deer
  • Great for borders, low hedges, containers, edging, landscapes, mass plantings, focal points
  • Native to North America, miniature variety, foliage Interest, fall and winter interest, salt tolerant

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. Little to no pruning is needed. If you wish to trim or prune it, do so in mid-late spring, after the new growth has emerged.

Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
  • Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
    • 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
  • Shrubs ship dormant November through April

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