Planted these last year and they have survived drought and deep freeze and are off to a great start this spring! Looking forward to them growing larger and taking on more of their pyramidal shape. Can't wait to see how these allow my inkberry hollies to show off their berries, too
Squeeze Box® Inkberry holly Ilex glabra
Exposure
- Part Shade
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Mature Size
Height: 4' - 6'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 1.2m - 1.8m
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
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Details
48 - 72 Inches24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches1.2m - 1.8m61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cmFeatures
Finally, a tall, upright inkberry holly! Squeeze Box® inkberry holly (Ilex glaba) is perfect for bringing height and a touch of formality to your garden or landscape. This native evergreen naturally grows with an upright pyramidal shape that can be used for a handsome specimen, unique hedge, or any where you need year-round height and color. Now are you ready for the really great news? Squeeze Box inkberry holly is a male plant that can be used to pollinate Gem Box and Strongbox inkberry hollies so that they develop the blue-black fruits that are inkberry holly's namesake.
Top reasons to grow Squeeze Box inkberry holly:
- The only inkberry holly with an upright pyramidal shape- Evergreen and native to North America
- Male variety can be used to pollinate Gem Box and Strongbox inkberry hollies
Foliage InterestWinter InterestHeat TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:BeesResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:WhiteFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part ShadeLight Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Squeeze Box inkberry holly is a male variety. It will not develop fruit, but if planted within 50'/15m of a female inkberry holly like Gem Box or Strongbox, they will develop berries. Squeeze Box can also be enjoyed on its own as a specimen, hedge plant, or garden plant. Its upright habit makes a great structure for holiday lights, too.
Maintenance Notes:Inkberry holly is not drought tolerant, and does best in soils with consistent moisture. Can tolerate occasional periods of wet soil.
If you wish to prune, do so after it blooms in late spring.
Inkberry hollies make an excellent native alternative to boxwood. However, they are not quite as shade tolerant nor as deer resistant as boxwood is, so should be treated accordingly.
Nothing special is required in terms of fertilizer - one application of a granular (not liquid) fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs in early spring is sufficient. May be fertilized monthly from early spring through late July if desired.
Squeeze Box® Ilex glabra 'SMNIGLA' USPP 35,019, Can PBRAF -
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Brad, Tennessee, United States, 13 min ago
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