What is green gems?

Green Gem Boxwood is a bush that is part of the plant family buxaceae . It is a dwarf variety that develops into a dense shape of the ball and often uses the plant as a hedge or as a marginal shrub around the garden. Clamps usually grow well in the US Department of Agriculture Resistant Zone 4-9. Koreana and buxus sempervirens . The first is from East Asia, while the second comes from Europe. It was presented in Ontario, Canada, Sheridan NurSeries.

This evergreen shrub usually grows 2 to 4 feet (0.6-1.2 m) in height and width. It is equipped with dark green leaves, which is densely packed in the shape of a hill. The leaves were bronsed slightly during the fall. In the spring, Green Gem Boxwood produces small white flowers that are usually not very noticeable.

The gardeners should grow a box of well -drained soil that has a neutral pH. The area in which the plant is located should have exposure to sunlight for optimal growth, but the shrub may prosper in the partthe shadow. It can also prosper in drought conditions for a limited period of time. The first season of newly planted wood requires regular irrigation to set up a root system and fertilizer in the spring to help grow. The overgrowth can be controlled by pruning.

This shrub can be used in various landscape samples. As a topiary, it can be pruned into perfect balls and can also be planted as a sample. Some plants that can be planted with green gem wood include roses and rhododendrons.

It is best to protect this shrub from the winter wind because it tends to cause the tip of the branches. These branches should be removed before the new season to support new growth. Other problems that affect green gems include pests and fungal diseases. The spin from the box feeds on the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves and usually causes color but the use of insecticidal soap on the leavescan reduce contamination. Root Hnic Phytophthora is a fungal disease that affects the roots of this plant, prevents them from absorbing nutrients from the soil. This causes the leaves to bronze.