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Boxwood - Green Gem / Size 1

Green Gem Boxwood / Buxus

HOLDS GREAT GREEN COLOR ALL THROUGH THE WINTER

Availability Status: Currently sold out - Available late November 2008

Our Price: $5.50

Product Code: BOXGEM1

Currently unavailable for purchase

Description & Plant Facts

Buxus microphylla var. koreana x B. sempervirens 'Green Gem'

A great little hybrid Boxwood that requires very little trimming / pruning to maintain a perfect little round ball of tight, dark green foliage. Has shown to hold excellent green color through the winter with excellent hardiness as well. A slow grower that only reaches a mature size of about 2' x 2'. Makes a great choice for foreground plantings, as well as for short, low growing, formal hedge.

Height: 2 ft

Spread: 2 ft

Growth Rate: Slow (3"-4" per year )

Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Average to fertile, moist but well drained

Current Shipping Size: 4"-6"-10" tall.