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The Green Gem Boxwood is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen, but it is worth the wait thanks to its lovely color and easy-going nature. Also known as Buxus microphylla var. Japonica, this attractive perennial features glossy, dark-green, oval-shaped foliage evenly spaced along the branches. This shrub has a dense form and delivers year-round color.
Create a hedge, foundation planting, or topiary using the Green Gem Boxwood. This plant has an upright growth habit and a rounded form. This plant is cold hardy, and the foliage retains its rich green hue throughout the colder months. Deer typically leave this evergreen alone, making it a good option for areas with large deer populations. Grow this Boxwood as a perennial in zones 4 through 8.
Green Gem Boxwood Care
Plant this shrub in full sun to partial shade. The Green Gem Boxwood prefers rich soil that is moist but well drained. New plants need regular water to settle the roots in, while established plants are drought tolerant and only need water during dry periods. Fertilize this boxwood starting in the second or third year using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. This plant is not a heavy feeder; it only needs to be fed every few years.
The Green Gem Boxwood has an excellent natural form but responds well to pruning for more formal looks.
Green Gem Boxwood Spacing
Green Gem Boxwood will grow 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart to create a tight hedge.
Green Gem Boxwood Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Dwarf
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , 4 Season Interest, Winter Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Green Gem Boxwood
- Also Known As
- Green Gem Boxwood
- Botanical Name
- Buxus micro. jap. 'Green Gem'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
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#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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