Hardiness Zones
Zones 5a–9b
Light Requirement
Part Sun to Sun
Mature Size
24 - 36 Inches tall × 24 - 36 Inches wide
GEM BOX® Inkberry Holly | Proven Winners®
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Ship Now: This plant will be prepared for shipment within 10–14 business days of your order being placed. Transit time is additional.
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Care information
Care information
Remove plant from packaging on arrival. Water and place in appropriate sun conditions until it is ready to be planted. Do not keep plant inside or sitting in a tray of water as this could add additional stress.
Description
Description
Looking for a native, deer-resistant alternative to boxwood that still delivers that tidy, evergreen structure? Gem Box® Inkberry Holly is your perfect match. This dwarf broadleaf evergreen may look like a boxwood at first glance, but it’s actually a super-tough inkberry holly—bringing the same lush, formal look with far more resilience and versatility.
With its naturally dense, ball-shaped habit and dark green, dainty leaves, Gem Box adds polish to garden beds, borders, or containers. In spring, new growth arrives tipped in rich red for a fresh seasonal touch. Unlike other inkberries, this variety stays full and leafy all the way to the ground—no bare legs here! It shines year-round, whether you're using it as a low hedge, foundation plant, or accent in your landscape.
Why we love it:
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A native evergreen alternative to boxwood—deer-resistant and hardy
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Naturally dense and rounded with no pruning needed
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Year-round foliage with red-tinted new growth in spring
