Boxwood Green Gem
Mature Height: 2-3ft
Mature Width: 2-4ft
Exposure: Full to Part Sun
Hardness Zone: 4-8
Boxwood Green Gem (Buxus microphylla) is prized for its attractive appearance, compact growth habit, and versatility, making it a popular choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.
Size and Growth Habit: Boxwood Green Gem has a rounded form, making it well-suited for small hedges, borders, or as a standalone ornamental shrub.
Foliage: The foliage of Boxwood Green Gem consists of small, glossy leaves that are dark green in color. The leaves are evergreen, providing year-round interest and maintaining their color even in winter.
Texture: The foliage is dense and fine-textured, giving the plant a lush appearance. This dense growth habit also makes it an excellent choice for formal gardens or landscapes where a neat, manicured look is desired.
Growth Rate: Boxwood Green Gem is a relatively slow-growing cultivar compared to some other boxwood varieties. This slow growth rate contributes to its ability to maintain its shape with minimal pruning.
Care Requirements: Like other boxwoods, Boxwood Green Gem prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sunlight. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering, especially during hot, dry periods. Pruning can be done in early spring to maintain its shape and size.
Versatility: This cultivar is versatile and can be used in various landscaping applications, including formal gardens, borders, edging, or as a focal point in containers or planters. It can also be shaped into topiaries or maintained as a small specimen shrub.
Mature Height: 2-3ft
Mature Width: 2-4ft
Exposure: Full to Part Sun
Hardness Zone: 4-8
Boxwood Green Gem (Buxus microphylla) is prized for its attractive appearance, compact growth habit, and versatility, making it a popular choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.
Size and Growth Habit: Boxwood Green Gem has a rounded form, making it well-suited for small hedges, borders, or as a standalone ornamental shrub.
Foliage: The foliage of Boxwood Green Gem consists of small, glossy leaves that are dark green in color. The leaves are evergreen, providing year-round interest and maintaining their color even in winter.
Texture: The foliage is dense and fine-textured, giving the plant a lush appearance. This dense growth habit also makes it an excellent choice for formal gardens or landscapes where a neat, manicured look is desired.
Growth Rate: Boxwood Green Gem is a relatively slow-growing cultivar compared to some other boxwood varieties. This slow growth rate contributes to its ability to maintain its shape with minimal pruning.
Care Requirements: Like other boxwoods, Boxwood Green Gem prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sunlight. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering, especially during hot, dry periods. Pruning can be done in early spring to maintain its shape and size.
Versatility: This cultivar is versatile and can be used in various landscaping applications, including formal gardens, borders, edging, or as a focal point in containers or planters. It can also be shaped into topiaries or maintained as a small specimen shrub.
Mature Height: 2-3ft
Mature Width: 2-4ft
Exposure: Full to Part Sun
Hardness Zone: 4-8
Boxwood Green Gem (Buxus microphylla) is prized for its attractive appearance, compact growth habit, and versatility, making it a popular choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.
Size and Growth Habit: Boxwood Green Gem has a rounded form, making it well-suited for small hedges, borders, or as a standalone ornamental shrub.
Foliage: The foliage of Boxwood Green Gem consists of small, glossy leaves that are dark green in color. The leaves are evergreen, providing year-round interest and maintaining their color even in winter.
Texture: The foliage is dense and fine-textured, giving the plant a lush appearance. This dense growth habit also makes it an excellent choice for formal gardens or landscapes where a neat, manicured look is desired.
Growth Rate: Boxwood Green Gem is a relatively slow-growing cultivar compared to some other boxwood varieties. This slow growth rate contributes to its ability to maintain its shape with minimal pruning.
Care Requirements: Like other boxwoods, Boxwood Green Gem prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sunlight. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering, especially during hot, dry periods. Pruning can be done in early spring to maintain its shape and size.
Versatility: This cultivar is versatile and can be used in various landscaping applications, including formal gardens, borders, edging, or as a focal point in containers or planters. It can also be shaped into topiaries or maintained as a small specimen shrub.