Latin Name: Buxus 'Green Gem'
Height: 2 - 3 feet
Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Sunlight: Full Sun; Part Sun; Part Shade
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Description:
A hybrid broadleaf evergreen with a small, compact rounded shape is ideal for very low hedges. This variety of boxwood holds its color well in winter. The best time to prune for shaping and size control is in the summer - June to August. Once established, Green Gem Boxwood is drought tolerant. Boxwood cuttings are often used in winter décor.