Dwarf, broadleaf evergreen looks more like a boxwood than an inkberry. A dense, ball-shaped plant. Has small, dainty, dark green leaves with attractive red tips during the spring flush. 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. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Ilex glabra ‘SMNIGAB17’ Pronunciation- EYE-leks GLAY-bruh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 3 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Well-drained, moist acidic soils Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Hummingbird Summersweet – moist acidic soil synergy Fauna Attracted- Bees (note: dioecious species need male/female), fruit-eating birds (especially in winter) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C26 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to remove damaged or straggly branches. Requires consistently moist, acidic soil; mulch annually. Lightly fertilize in spring for healthy foliage. Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to encourage dense growth. Light shaping maintains a tidy outline for hedges. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soils, ensure drainage and maintain soil acidity with peat. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Holly leaf miner, scale insects, tar spot
