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Green Gem Boxwood - #2 Pot - Plant Addicts

Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 2 - 3 FeetMature Spread 3 - 4 FeetGrowing Zones 4 - 8The 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 perennia…

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Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 2 - 3 FeetMature Spread 3 - 4 FeetGrowing Zones 4 - 8The 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 vibrant 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 CarePlant 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 SpacingGreen 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 InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8Plant Type: BushesLight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 2 - 3 FeetMature Spread: 3 - 4 FeetSpacing: 2 - 4 FeetHabit: MoundedFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Description: Bloom Period: Foliage Type: EvergreenFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Seasonal Interest: N/AWatering: AverageResists: Deer, RabbitTolerates: N/AAttracts: BeesContainer Role: Uses: Borders, Containers, Hedges & Privacy, Mass PlantingFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low MaintenanceBrand: Common Name: Green Gem BoxwoodOther Name(s): Green Gem BoxwoodScientific Name: Buxus micro. jap. 'Green Gem' | Bushes > Boxwoods Plant Addicts 1000461-pc

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Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 2 - 3 FeetMature Spread 3 - 4 FeetGrowing Zones 4 - 8The 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 vibrant 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 CarePlant 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 SpacingGreen 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 InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8Plant Type: BushesLight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 2 - 3 FeetMature Spread: 3 - 4 FeetSpacing: 2 - 4 FeetHabit: MoundedFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Description: Bloom Period: Foliage Type: EvergreenFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Seasonal Interest: N/AWatering: AverageResists: Deer, RabbitTolerates: N/AAttracts: BeesContainer Role: Uses: Borders, Containers, Hedges & Privacy, Mass PlantingFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low MaintenanceBrand: Common Name: Green Gem BoxwoodOther Name(s): Green Gem BoxwoodScientific Name: Buxus micro. jap. 'Green Gem' | Bushes > Boxwoods Plant Addicts 1000461-pc

Specifications

Height	2 - 3 Feet
Spread	2 - 4 Feet
Water Requirements	Average
Plant Type	Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Uses	Borders, Containers, Hedges & Privacy
Common Name	Green Gem Boxwood
Scientific Name	Buxus Micro. Jap. 'Green Gem'
Other Name(s)	Green Gem Boxwood
Foliage Color(s)	Green
Resists	Deer, Rabbit
Habit	Mounded
Usda Hardiness Zone	4 - 8
Flower Color(s)	None
Seasonal Interest	N/a
Light Exposure	Partial Sun To Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Foliage Type	Evergreen
Tolerates	N/a
Attracts	Bees