{"product_id":"buxus-green-gem","title":"Buxus Green Gem - Hardy Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e🌿 Buxus \u003cem data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eGreen Gem\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eHardy Boxwood | Compact, year-round green shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"349\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e🔍 Key Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Boxwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eGreen Gem\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Glossy dark green, evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eMature width\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 to 90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eHabit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compact, dense, naturally rounded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slow to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eWatering needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eSoil type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, well-drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eSoil pH\u003c\/strong\u003e: Neutral to slightly alkaline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eTolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cold, pruning, urban pollution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eHardiness zone\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zone 3 to 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eWinter resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent (little scorch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003ePet friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: ⚠️ Slightly toxic if ingested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e🌿 Detailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eBuxus ‘Green Gem’\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003ehardiest and most reliable boxwoods for Quebec\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003enaturally compact form\u003c\/strong\u003e, its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eyear-round dark green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003every good cold resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eUnlike many boxwoods sensitive to winter, \u003cem data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eGreen Gem\u003c\/em\u003e maintains a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003ebeautiful green coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e, with very little yellowing or winter scorch. It is a preferred choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003estructured landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, both modern and classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e❄️ Winter Performance (key client point)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eExcellent cold resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eFoliage that \u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003estays green even in winter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eVery little susceptible to winter desiccation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eIdeal for harsh and windy climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e☀️ Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eSun to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003epartial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e (avoid scorching full sun in winter exposed to wind)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eWell-drained soil is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eRegular watering the first year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eMulching recommended to protect roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e✂️ Pruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eTolerates \u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003epruning very well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eLight pruning 1 to 2 times a year depending on desired effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003ePerfect for geometric shapes, low hedges, and topiary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eFew diseases if well-drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003e🌾 Garden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e✔ Low hedges\u003cbr data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003e✔ Structured borders\u003cbr data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e✔ Formal or contemporary gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e✔ Simple topiaries\u003cbr data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e✔ Pots and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003e⭐ Why choose \u003cem data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eBuxus Green Gem\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eOne of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003ehardiest boxwoods in Quebec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003eNatural compact form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eDark green foliage all year round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eExcellent pruning tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003ePerfect for structuring a landscape design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003e⚠️ Important Note (client transparency)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003eBoxwood is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003eslightly toxic if ingested\u003c\/strong\u003e by animals or children.\u003cbr data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003e👉 Avoid in areas where it might be chewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":66723381084464,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 gallons","offer_id":49750438740272,"sku":"","price":32.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gal","offer_id":66897718968624,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gallons","offer_id":48224248070448,"sku":"","price":62.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/Buxus_Winter_Gem_Landscape__33244.jpg?v=1712862045","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/buxus-green-gem","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}