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Green Gem Topiary Boxwood (Cone) Information
About The Green Gem Topiary Boxwood (Cone)
Green Gem Topiary Boxwood: The Artistic Architect
Add a sculptural masterpiece to your landscape with the Green Gem Topiary Boxwood in a classic cone shape. This elegantly trimmed topiary is not only a visual delight but also a symbol of garden artistry and precision.
Why You'll Love It
- Elegantly Shaped: Carefully crafted into a neat cone, this topiary offers instant architectural appeal, making it a focal point in any setting.
- Year-Round Greenery: The Green Gem maintains its lush, vibrant green foliage all year long, providing a constant touch of color when other plants might fade.
- Compact and Versatile: With its manageable size and shape, it’s perfect for flanking doorways, lining walkways, or as a distinguished feature in garden beds or borders.
- Disease and Pest Resistant: Robust and resilient, it’s less prone to common boxwood blights, ensuring a healthy and low-maintenance presence in your garden.
Where to Plant
Thriving in both sun and partial shade, the Green Gem Topiary Boxwood is adaptable to various planting locations. Its versatility allows it to excel in both ground and container plantings, making it ideal for decks, patios, and even balcony gardens.
Whether creating a formal garden look or adding a touch of class to your casual outdoor spaces, this topiary’s stately form and enduring beauty make it a timeless addition to any landscape.
Embrace the refined elegance of the Green Gem Topiary Boxwood and transform your garden into a space of sophisticated charm and year-round interest.
Green Gem Topiary Boxwood (Cone) Details
Mature Height:
2-4 ft.
Mature Width:
2-4 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Slow
Botanical Name:
Buxus microphylla var. koreana 'Green Gem'
Grows Well In Zones:
4-9 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors
(Hardy down to -20° F)
Watering Requirements
Water young trees deeply once a week during dry spells once the top few inches of soil have dried Once mature, you can reduce the watering frequency. However, during periods of drought or extreme heat, you may still need to water the tree every 10–14 days.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in partial shade, preferably morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled afternoon sun. They can tolerate full sun in northern climates, but they should be protected from afternoon sun in southern climates.
Humidity Requirements
Grows well in average outdoor humidity and does not require high humidity. Good air circulation helps keep the foliage healthy and reduces the risk of disease.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.
Is Green Gem Boxwood easy to care for?
Yes. It is a low-maintenance evergreen that thrives with occasional watering during dry periods and light seasonal care once established.
Can Green Gem Boxwood be grown in a container?
Yes. It grows well in containers, making it an excellent choice for patios, entryways, and formal accents. Be sure the container has good drainage.
How much sun does Green Gem Boxwood need?
It grows best in full to partial shade. In warmer climates, some afternoon shade helps protect the foliage from stress.
Is Green Gem Boxwood deer resistant?
Green Mountain Topiary Boxwood is considered deer resistant, though no plant is completely deer proof, deer are less likely to browse it than many other landscape shrubs.
Does Green Gem Boxwood produce flowers or attract pollinators?
Boxwoods produce small, inconspicuous flowers in spring that can attract bees, but they are grown primarily for their dense evergreen foliage rather than blooms.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Green Gem Topiary Boxwood (Cone)
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included
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Greenhouse Grown
Not warehouse-held.Acclimated before shipping.
Indoor Ready
Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted
Soil intact. No repotting stress.
Damage Guarantee
Free replacement within 48 hours.