Boxwood, Green Gem Boxwood

Green Gem Boxwood is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub with lush small emerald green leaves that are resistant to winter burn.  Insignificant flowers. Grows best in partial shade and moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  A carefree plant that is drought tolerant once established.

Type:	Shrub
Height:	3’ - 4’
Spread:	3’ - 4’
Spacing:	3’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Yellow
Season of Interest:	Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils.  Shows good resistance to leaf miner, psyllids and mites.

LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Lilac, Maiden Grass

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.