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Green Gem Boxwood

Buxus x 'Green Gem'

Pronunciation: BUK-sus
SKU #00309
4-9

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OVERVIEW
Description A small, lush mound of emerald green summer foliage with some bronzing in winter cold. Naturally oval form and dense foliage is perfect for low hedges and an excellent foundation plant. Protect from drying winter winds to prevent tip dieback. Evergreen.
Light Full sun, Partial sun
Watering Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size Slow growing to 3 to 4 feet tall and as wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Slow
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Hedge
Design Ideas This small rounded boxwood can be treated as a topiary form to create perfect spheres in the garden. Allow to grow into its more natural form for a filler or to cover up the unsightly base of house wall or fence line. Can be grouped in a row for edging, informal hedge or partition in the garden.
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Boxwood is an excellent companion for bold bloomers such as Pink Knock Out Rose, (Rosa x 'Radcon'), Dwarf Purple Rhododendron, (Rhododendron impeditum), Felix Supreme Peony, (Paeonia x 'Felix Supreme') and Sungold St. John's Wort, (Hypericum patulum 'Sungold').
CARE
Care Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear periodically to shape.
HISTORY
Lore Boxwood is so named because its very hard wood was valued in ancient times for making of boxes and small containers.

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