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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet, mounding globe shape
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Other: Yellowish-green
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Provides winter interest
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

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Common names
  • Boxwood
  • Hybrid Boxwood
  • Box

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Location: Meadowlark Botanical Garden, Fairfax, Virginia (May 2022)
Date: 2022-05-01
Location: Sandy, Utah, United States
Date: 2022-06-08
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2010-08-30
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2010-08-30
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2010-08-30
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2010-08-30
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2010-08-30
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2010-08-30

photo by: David J. Stang
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Home Garden
Date: June 2013
Green Gem Boxwood
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Comments:
  • Posted by Pat72 (Indianapolis, Indiana - Zone 6a) on Jun 7, 2013 7:26 AM concerning plant:
    Started learning gardening with something easy to care for, so a boxwood was an easy choice. String is there because I am attempting to 'train' the plant to achieve a bulb shape.
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christine2 On May 10, 2019 Obtained plant
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Shiah On June 24, 2022 Transplanted
Purchased from local Nursery for $14.99 ea. Dimensions: 1 ft. Healthy, well-developed root system. Planted 4 well-spaced plants in a narrow properly irrigated area between patio and walkway. Zone 7a. Watch for soil moisture and pH and protect against leaf desiccation in windy winter weather.
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