Green Gem Boxwood

Choose Green Gem Boxwood for a small, tidy evergreen border where you want a rounded shape without constant shearing. The tradeoff is slow growth, so it is not the pick when you need quick size or privacy.

Buy This If

• You want a compact rounded boxwood.
• You prefer light pruning.
• You need a low evergreen edge.

Skip This If

• You need quick height.
• You want a tall screen.
• Your soil stays soggy.

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Compare It To

Green Velvet Boxwood

Choose Green Gem Boxwood for a tighter, rounder low edge; choose Green Velvet Boxwood when you want a broader mound with more presence.

Sprinter® Boxwood

Choose Sprinter® Boxwood if you want faster fill; choose Green Gem Boxwood if smaller size and less trimming matter more.

Green Mountain Boxwood (pyramidal)

Choose Green Mountain Boxwood (pyramidal) for upright accents; choose Green Gem Boxwood for low borders and rounded foundation planting.

Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Green Gem where the goal is a neat low outline, not a screen. Give it decent drainage, mulch lightly, and avoid crowding it against steps or siding.

Plant Facts

Customers Usually Ask

Does it need regular pruning?

Not much for a rounded look; formal edges need more clipping.

Will it hold winter color?

It is known for good winter color, though exposed windy sites can still bronze.

Can it be used as a hedge?

Yes, for a low hedge; it is not meant for privacy.