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Buxus 'Green Gem'

Green Gem' Boxwood

Green Gem' Boxwood

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Shade

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • May

  • Evergreen leaves
  • Rounded growth habit
  • Compact
  • Cold hardy
  • Topiary

Boxwood 'Green Gem' is made up of small dark green evergreen leaves. This slow-growing shrub is very hardy, and this boxwood is among the best to be planted alone or in a low hedge. You can also make very beautiful topiaries from them. Pruning can be done in spring.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
23 - 59 in.
Spread
27 - 29 in.
Height
27 - 29 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Rounded

Flowering colours:

  • Greenish yellow

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Tolerates dry and well drained soils

Maintenance:

  • Easy
  • Prune in spring

Soil requirement:

  • Well drained
  • does not tolerate excess water

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer

Attract:

  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Border
  • Isolated
  • Low hedge
  • Clump
  • Flowerbeds
  • Topiary

Attribute:

  • Croissance lente
  • Feuillage persistant

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