Buxus 'Green Gem' (Box Hedge)

Buxus 'Green Gem' (Box Hedge) Details

Buxus sempervirens ‘Green Gem’ is one of the more popular Buxus sempervirens varieties in NZ. It grows with a globular shape and doesn’t need as much clipping as other Buxus varieties. New leaves emerge light green and are a great complement for the older, dark green leaves. This Boxwood typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide, though it is often trimmed into a hedge 50-75 cm tall. It grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal environments, and most soil types, except the extremes of wet and dry. Buxus ‘Green Gem’ is commonly trimmed into a small hedge for borders, used for topiary, or maintained in a container. The ideal spacing for a ‘Green Gem’ box hedge in NZ is 25-30 cm apart.