Inkberry Strongbox®, Gallberry Strongbox®, Bitter Gallberry Strongbox®, Evergreen Winterberry Strongbox®, Inkberry Holly Strongbox®, Appalachian Tea Strongbox®, Ilex glabra ‘ILEXFARROWTRACEY’ PP30147, CPBRAF
Ilex glabra Strongbox® (Inkberry) is an evergreen, stoloniferous shrub of compact, rounded habit with lush foliage of thick, spineless, blue-green leaves. In spring, it produces inconspicuous small greenish-white flowers. Resembling boxwood, this Inkberry is a good substitute as it is resistant to disease, pests, and winter burn. Highly adaptable, its modest size makes it ideal for small gardens or containers.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus | Ilex |
| Common names | Inkberry, Holly, Gallberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Edging, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus | Ilex |
| Common names | Inkberry, Holly, Gallberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Edging, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Ilex glabra Strongbox® (Inkberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ilex glabra Strongbox® (Inkberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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