1 Gal. Green Gem Boxwood Shrub with Naturally Rounded Form
- Can comfortably survive in USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 4 to 9
- Can be planted as hedges and boundaries near your property
- Spherical bush doesn't require additional pruning
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With its naturally spherical form and glossy evergreen foliage, the Green Gem Boxwood Shrub is an excellent choice for a low hedge or small topiaries. No pruning is required for this Boxwood bush to attain its rounded shape, creating essentially a blank slate for gardeners looking to trim this Boxwood into any desired shape. Shiny, richly textured evergreen leaves add color and life to landscapes during darker winter months. This is an excellent bush to plant in mass for a low 4 ft. hedge along boundaries, borders or along buildings. The Green Gem Boxwood lives most comfortably in USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 4 to 9 and reaches an equal mature height and spread of 4 ft.
Highlights
- Excellent for topiaries
- No pruning needed to attain spherical form
- Glossy evergreen leaves
- Great for low hedge
- Great foundation plant
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Dimensions
Mature Height (in.) | 48 in. |
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Mature Width (in.) | 48 in. |
Details
Additional Characteristics | Air Purifying, Cat Safe, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Dog Safe, Drought Tolerant, Insect Resistant, Low Maintenance, Non-GMO, Prepotted |
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Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
Average Shipping Height (in.) | 12 in |
Best Time to Plant | Year Round |
Bloom Season | No Blossoms |
Blossom Color Family | No Blossoms |
Botanical Name | Buxus x 'Green Gem' |
Common Name Family | Boxwood |
Container Size | 1 Gallon(s) |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
Growth Habit | Shrub |
Hardiness Zone | 4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Mature Height (ft.) | 4-6 |
Mature Shrub Height Range (Ft.) | 4-5 Ft. |
Minimum Space Between Plantings (in.) | 36 in |
Number of plants included (Pack-Size) | 1 |
Pet Friendly | Safe for Cats, Safe for Dogs |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Sun Tolerance | Sun or Shade |
Water Requirements | When soil is dry |
Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |
Questions & Answers
How does it do in the Las Vegas Valley
Is this plant deer resistant
Last Fall 2024 I purchased 13 1 Gal Green Boxwood Bushes w/natural rounded form. What guarantee did I receive on this purchase. One of the 13 bushes did not survive the winter.
How deep should the whole be for planting
Can these take full sun
How far apart do I plant 1 gal boxwood to form a hedge
It's recommended to space these boxwood shrubs 36 inches apart. This spacing allows them enough room to grow to their mature size of 4 feet without overlapping.
Do they smell like cat urine like some varieties
I haven't encountered information suggesting that Green Gem Boxwoods have a smell reminiscent of cat urine. Some boxwood varieties can have a slightly pungent odor, especially when their leaves are crushed or bruised, but this is generally not described as smelling like cat urine.
When searching for dog safe bushes, boxwood one and others keep coming up in the search. They are toxic to dogs. It would better to see a better and correct filtering search tool.
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Ideal for low hedges or topiaries, this boxwood boasts a naturally rounded form and glossy evergreen foliage. No pruning needed! | Ideal for hedges or accents, this deer-resistant boxwood thrives in sun or shade with minimal care. | Ideal for formal landscapes, this golden evergreen cypress offers fern-like foliage and compact growth, thriving in zones 4-8. | Ideal for compact spaces, the Wintergreen Boxwood thrives in zones 5-8, offering year-round green foliage and low maintenance. |
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4-6 ft. | 4-6 ft. | 4-6 ft. | 4-6 ft. |
Mature Width | |||
4-6 ft. | 70 in. | 2-3 ft. | 60 in. |
Growth Rate | |||
Slow | |||
Evergreen | |||
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