Buxus x 'Green Gem'
Green Gem Boxwood
'Green Gem' originated from Sheridan Nurseries in Canada. It has a slow growth habit and is considered to be very winter hardy, down to Zone 4. Deer resistant.
- Category:Shrubs
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Tall:2 Feet
- Wide:2 Feet
Attributes
| • | Cold Tolerant |
Wildlife
| • | Deer Resistant |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Boxwood Exposure
| • | Sun (Location is sunny from late morning to late afternoon) |
| • | Shade (Location has no direct sun) |
| • | Part Shade (Location is primarily shaded from late morning to late afternoon) |
Boxwood Zone
| • | Zone 4 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -30 F to -20 F) |
| • | Zone 5 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -20 F to -10 F) |
| • | Zone 6 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -10 F to 0 F) |
| • | Zone 7 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 0 F to 10 F) |
| • | Zone 8 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 10 F to 20 F) |
Boxwood Foliage Color
| • | Green (Foliage is Predominately Green) |
Boxwood Best Usage
| • | Foundation Plant |
| • | Hedge Medium (Mature size of 4 to 8 ft) |
| • | Specimen Medium (Mature size of 3-5 ft high and wide) |
Additional Information about Buxus x 'Green Gem'
'Green Gem' originated from Sheridan Nurseries in Canada. It has a slow growth habit and is considered to be very winter hardy, down to Zone 4. Deer resistant.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buxus x 'Green Gem'
‘Green Gem’ should be lightly pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain desired shape. Use hand pruners or shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant which reduces the chance of disease.
‘Green Gem’ is very susceptible to boxwood leafminer and shows variable results in tolerance and susceptibility to boxwood blight. ‘Green Gem’ has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.
Interesting Notes about Buxus x 'Green Gem'
Comments: It was developed in Canada at Sheridan Nurseries. This boxwood has been planted extensively over the past 20-30 years. Its hardiness and non-domineering size have been popular with many landscapers.
Uses: Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre or knot garden, containers.
Substitutes: ‘Little Missy’, ‘Justin Brouwers’, ‘Green Velvet’, ‘Green Mound’, Chicagoland Green™