Gem Box® Holly Shrub "pf-apple" Some of our apple trees

Some of our apple trees have already produced apples in our nursery

Pink blooms welcome spring with a blanket of color unlike any other

because color and blooms like this are nearly unheard-of

Apply water to settle the soil and remove the air pockets then mulch to retain soil moisture

Gem Box® Holly Shrub "pf-apple" Some of our apple treesThe Perfect Boxwood Replacement Why Gem Box Holly Shrubs? A dense, compact shrub with small dark green leaves, the Gem Box Holly is the ideal substitute for your typical plant bed boxwood. Also known as the Inkberry Holly, it develops attractive red tips during the spring and requires virtually no upkeep. You get the look of a classic boxwood with the benefits of a holly. Unlike typical hollies that can grow too large or overpowering, the Baby lives