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Buxus x Green Gem

Green Gem Boxwood: Patent PP3736, COPF

A slow-growing globe of dense, dark green foliage with a tinge of bronze in the fall. Good winter hardiness.

  • »  Insignificant, green-yellow-cream flowers are fragrant
  • »  Dull, small, dark green leaves turn bronzy-green in the fall
  • »  Rounded habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

1gal
$26.25
2gal
$55.83
3gal
$66.33
5gal
$133.00
Currently Not Available
B&B in Container
$192.50
Currently Not Available
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Hedge
• Rock garden
• Specimen
• Topiary
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Buxus x 'Green Gem'

This boxwood cultivar is a Canadian introduction, part of the Sheridan 'Green Series' developed and introduced by Sheridan Nurseries, Ontario.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buxus x 'Green Gem'

Boxwoods can tolerate full sun to full shade, dry to drought conditions, and a range of soil types. They can be pruned any time of the year and used for topiary, hedging, and stand-alone specimens. Young plants benefit from winter protection (burlap wrap) in an exposed location.