Green Gem Boxwood — Buxus 'Green Gem'
Green Gem Boxwood (Buxus 'Green Gem') is an outstanding compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its dense, rounded habit and exceptionally rich emerald green foliage that maintains its vibrant color through winter with superior resistance to winter burn — one of the most reliable and handsome boxwood varieties available for hedges, foundation plantings, formal borders, and containers in cold climates. The naturally mounding, globe-shaped form requires minimal pruning to maintain its tidy appearance, making it an ideal low-maintenance choice for formal and informal garden settings alike. Small, insignificant flowers appear in spring. Drought-tolerant once established, Green Gem Boxwood thrives in full to part sun with moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Shows good resistance to leaf miner, psyllids, and mites. Hardy to Zone 4.
Type: |
Shrub |
Height: |
3' - 4' |
Spread: |
3' - 4' |
Spacing: |
3' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
N/A (insignificant) |
Season of Interest: |
Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Drought-tolerant once established. Good resistance to leaf miner, psyllids, and mites. Watch for blight, leaf spots, and root rot in poorly drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Lilac, Maiden Grass
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