The Edge September/October 2025

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A native alternative to boxwood. This dwarf broadleaf evergreen is an excellent boxwood alternative. It has better branching than ‘Shamrock’ to maintain a thick, dense habit all the way to the ground. Like boxwood, it can be sheared tightly into hedges or other formal shapes if desired.

GEM BOX ® Ilex glabra ‘SMNIGAB17’ PP#27,554; CBR#5629 Native species | Petite Shrub | Durable

USDA 5-9

Evergreen

Fall

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2-3’ tall + wide

Available from Proven Winners ® ColorChoice ® growers www.provenwinners-shrubs.com