Description
Add structure and year-round greenery to your landscape with Green Gem Boxwood (Buxus 'Green Gem'), a compact, rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub. Known for its tight, globe-like shape and dense foliage, Green Gem is a top choice for formal borders, low hedges, or container gardening. Its rich green leaves hold their color through winter, providing reliable four-season interest.
This slow-growing, low-maintenance boxwood matures at just 2 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for tight spaces or edging walkways. It thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates a wide range of soil types, and even handles urban conditions with ease. Deer-resistant and pollinator-friendly, Green Gem is both tough and ornamental—ideal for gardeners seeking a refined evergreen option with lasting appeal.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Buxus 'Green Gem'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around an inch per week while getting established
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 4 – 7
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (2') , width (2')
Blooming Season: n/a
Growth Rate: slow
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