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Winter Gem Hardy Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain'

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Overview

The Winter Gem Hardy Boxwood, Buxus 'Green Mountain', is a vibrant evergreen, ideal for forming clipped hedges and topiaries. Its dense foliage remains rich green throughout the winter, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This low-maintenance cultivar averages 3-5 feet in height with a similar spread. It prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Perfect for structured landscapes, it provides year-round interest and is pest-resistant.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Winter Gem Hardy Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain') — ideal for forming clipped hedges and topiaries

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Buxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Winter Gem Hardy Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain') — reaching a mature height of approximately 3-5 feet with a spread of 2-4 feet
Winter Gem Hardy Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain') — It is hardy to USDA Zone 5, ensuring it can withstand temperatures down to -20°F to
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