Botanical Name: Buxus ‘Green Gem’
Type: Broadleaf evergreen
Family: Buxaceae
Zone: Hardy to zone 4 (-34 to -29°C )
Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet
Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet
Bloom Description: Yellowish-green
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Suggested Use: Hedge
Flower: Insignificant
Leaf: Evergreen
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer
Garden Uses
Shrub borders. Incorporate into a foundation planting.
Little maintenance is needed to keep this boxwood's dense rounded shape. Tiny emerald green foliage is present all year long,taking on a bronze hue during the coldest weather. Ideal for foundation plantings,borders,and small hedges.Protect from harsh winter winds and plant in well-drained soil.
