Green Gem Boxwood – 1 Gallon Compact Evergreen Shrub (Buxus ‘Green Gem’)
Create a polished, elegant landscape with the Green Gem Boxwood, a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense foliage, naturally rounded form, and exceptional year-round color. One of the most popular boxwood varieties for small gardens and formal landscapes, Green Gem maintains a neat, globe-shaped habit with minimal pruning, making it an excellent choice for low hedges, borders, foundation plantings, container gardens, and topiary.
Green Gem Boxwood produces lush, glossy green foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season and develops attractive bronze-green tones during winter. Its compact size and slow growth make it ideal for gardeners seeking a refined, low-maintenance evergreen that won’t quickly outgrow its space. This versatile shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and performs best in moist, well-drained soils.
Each plant is shipped in a 1-gallon nursery container and is healthy, well-rooted, and ready to establish quickly in your landscape.
Why You’ll Love Green Gem Boxwood
- Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty
- Naturally compact, rounded growth habit
- Perfect for low hedges, borders, and foundation plantings
- Excellent choice for containers and formal gardens
- Low maintenance and easy to shape
- Cold hardy and adaptable to a wide range of climates
- Ideal for small spaces and structured landscape designs
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Buxus ‘Green Gem’
- Common Name: Green Gem Boxwood
- Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
- Mature Height: 2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m)
- Mature Width: 2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m)
- Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Whether you’re creating a formal hedge, framing a walkway, or adding year-round structure to your garden, Green Gem Boxwood delivers classic evergreen beauty in a compact, easy-care package. Its naturally tidy shape and rich green foliage make it one of the most dependable and versatile shrubs for today’s landscapes.