Strongbox® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra 'Strong Box') - 3 gallon 12-15"

If you love the manicured, classic look of a boxwood but are frustrated by winter damage or high maintenance, the Strongbox® Inkberry Holly is the perfect solution for your landscape. This tough-as-nails broadleaf evergreen stays densely branched right down to the ground, offering lush, dark green foliage that holds its rich color through our mountain winters. It is an incredible choice for a low-maintenance hedge, framing a walkway, or anchoring a foundation planting. Because of its thick, durable leaves, Strongbox is highly resistant to browsing deer and javelina. You can enjoy a pristine, structured garden without waking up to find your borders have become a midnight snack for the local wildlife.

Growing into a naturally rounded shape, this compact beauty maxes out at just 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, meaning you get all the architectural beauty with almost zero pruning required. To ensure the thickest foliage and deepest green color, plant your Strongbox where it receives bright morning sun, but offer it a little dappled shade during the intense heat of our late summer afternoons. When planting, dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball and backfill with Watters Premium Mulch to give those roots the rich, well-draining environment they need to establish quickly. A simple feeding early in the spring with Watters All Purpose 7-4-4 Plant Food will keep your inkberry looking spectacular, ensuring a flawless, green garden through every season.

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