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    Buxus 'Green Gem'

    Also Known As

    • Green Gem Boxwood

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 18"-2'
    • W: 18"-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Buxus 'Green Gem' plant details

    Buxus 'Green Gem' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus 'Green Gem'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: buxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 2 FT - wide, 18 IN - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus 'Green Gem'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This slow growing, 2' x 2' evergreen broadleaf shrub is mainly known for its rounded shape and hardiness to winter. The dark glossy green color keeps well into winter. Pruning isn?t needed. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    This hardy hybrid will form a dense globe without the need for shearing. The dark green color is held throughout the winter.

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Buxus 'Green Gem' plant

    How to Grow Buxus 'Green Gem'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Buxus sempervirens 'Graham Blandy'

    aka American Boxwood, Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-15'

    Width: 1'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Graham Blandy' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'

    aka Variegata Common Box, Variegata English Box, Variegated Boxwood, Variegated English Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' foliage by plant lust
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    Buxus sempervirens 'Waterfall'

    aka Waterfall Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9a

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Waterfall' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks'

    aka Curly Locks Boxwood, Curly Locks Chinese Box, Curly Locks Japanese Box, Curly Locks Korean Box, Littleleaf Box

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' foliage by plant lust
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    Buxus harlandii

    aka Harland Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30"-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus harlandii foliage by Karl Gercens III
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