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Green Gem Boxwood Buxus microphylla Evergreen Shrub for Borders Hedges and Topiary- Low Maintenance, Pet-Friendly, Indoor & Outdoor Garden Plant 2 Gallon

Green Gem Boxwood Buxus microphylla Evergreen Shrub for Borders Hedges and Topiary- Low Maintenance, Pet-Friendly, Indoor & Outdoor Garden Plant 2 Gallon

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Green Gem' Hybridf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Gem'

Description

A compact, dense evergreen shrub with small, vibrant green leaves. Known for its excellent hedge-forming qualities and slow growth rate, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for creating borders, hedges, and topiary in residential gardens and formal landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Green Gem'
  • Common Name: Green Gem Boxwood
  • Size & Growth: Usually grows up to 2-3 feet tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate.
  • Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time: Typically not flowering
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Provide well-drained soil and plant in a location with full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Adaptable to most soil types, prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
  • Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after the flush of new growth to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care: Protect in colder zones with mulch or shelter.
  • Planting Depth: Set at same depth as in nursery soil level.
  • Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring.
  • Special Care: Avoid heavy shearing; minimal maintenance required.
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