winter gem boxwood vs green velvet

From my research it seems like I should go with either “Winter Gem” or “Wintergreen.” It is a cold-hardy hybrid boxwood that was developed in Canada. It has denser growth, is slower growing and takes years to reach 3 or 4 feet in height. It has small evergreen leaves and clips very well. We are planning to extend the boxwood hedge along the entire fence. I want to use boxwoods on my front walkway. There's A Boxwood For Everyone I am having irrigation installed soon, so they should get plenty of water. Some are almost indistinguishable from boxwood. Hi – I am trying to decide between a Green Gem and Green Velvet for a low free form hedge at the edge of my patio. 4.7/5 Chicagoland Green ™ will grow slightly wider than tall. The dark foliage keeps its color through summer and winter, uses modest water, and likes full to part sun. I wouldn’t want them taller than 3 feet…love a good rich green color. Both of these varieties are less prone to getting the "bronze" look in winter that many types of boxwood get. Verdant Hills: A slow-growing introduction from the University of Vermont about 30 years ago. I have narrowed down the the Winter Gem or the Green Beauty. They would be planted below blooming Abelia, on a slope. With these plants, you may become confused by names, and think there are more of them than there really are. Would Japanese boxwood grow and not die from the heat and sun? It gets the morning sun but will be shaded now by the fence. I will plant the tree right in the middle, so I can plant small shrubs around it later. An improved, fast-growing form of Winter Gem, with lustrous evergreen foliage that has excellent hardiness and stays attractive year-round. Branches of Winter Gem are a little more upright. Boxwood is undoubtedly the most functional plant in garden history, as well as being attractive and easy to grow in sun or shade, and in a range of soil types. The winter color is a dull orangy bronze. Protect from windy sites. Do the boxwood bounce back? We lost 2 boxwood in the hedge over this past winter… Read above comments referencing “knot” photo planting. Good descriptions should include an indication of the natural (unclipped) form of the variety being described – most if not all on the Tree Center do. By looking at our extensive range of boxwood you will be able to find varieties that are good for hedges and accents, and recreate something like that – a lot of it is a matter of variety selection, care, patience and good growing. Chicagoland Green ™ will bronze slightly in winter especially when planted in full sun. All rights reserved The Tree Center 2020. thetreecenter.com Unless you are selling in the winter they will look great, and with 2 years growth they will fill in pretty well if you get them in soon. The English boxwood is a dwarf variety of the same species, Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’. Are there any important differences? Another idea could be an olive tree, which also trims well and develops a good trunk. These plants have become the standard for all colder climates and are very popular with gardeners in cold, snowy areas. insularis, but in older material it is often listed as Buxus microphylla var. I live on the Peninsula of Northern Ca. The boxwoods will never be in shade entirely. The habit of the Green Velvet is more naturally mounding. Their hardiness wavers between zone 4 and zone 5. I live in North Carolina, Zone 8. What about one of the dwarf Ilex? I would like to plant an evergreen topiary that will not grow more than 8′ in 20 years. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah and would like to ask what variety should I consider which is fast growing, mound type and about 4-5 ft tall and will look like a specimen planted on both sides of the stairway of the chapel without damaging the nearby gas line. We can help you with any of your garden needs from design, planting and building to regular garden maintenance, weeding, pruning, mulching, edging, fertilizer, etc. Check out Compact Japanese Holly for example. I think you would be better with compact holly, although with good soil conditions and water boxwood will thrive, but summer drought could be an issue for you. This makes it easy for gardeners to grow reliable boxwood in zone 5 and even in milder parts of zone 4. Item Usage: Attractive hedge, border or accent plant. I have two questions: (1) is boxwood my best choice? Green Velvet                                                                    Winter Gem. They will grow in sun or shade, but the ideal location would be either a morning sun and afternoon shade or a filtered sun. insularis and is often referred to as Korean Boxwood. We recently added a 7’ fence around our yard and the hedge is now about 6”-8” from the fence, facing east. I am hoping to plant boxwoods on the front of my house under windows. They grew as fast as English boxwood, with the same attractive glossy leaves, but they were as hardy as the Korean boxwood. The first and probably most important is the European boxwood, Buxus sempervirens. Is green velvet the right choice for this. This shrub holds it’s color nicely in the winter months and tolerates the dramatic changes in temperature and humidity that are common in New England. Jenni Callaway. Soil: Clay Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' Spacing: 3 To 5' Apart. Not wanting too much height? English boxwood, Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’, is a dwarf boxwood and is technically a form of American boxwood. Both of these boxwoods are excellent choices for use in landscapes around the St. Louis area. They look similar to me in photos. japonica 'Gregem') is a wonderful little broadleaf evergreen shrub with fine-textured foliage and small stature. A great pick for use in as a low hedge, as it fills in more quickly than slower growing boxwoods. I’ve had Green Velvet for 15 years but they need replacing and the landscaper suggested either of those. The shading will probably reduce the density of the hedge, but if it is still getting morning sun it will continue to be reasonably healthy, I would think. Thank you, ‘Winter Gem is less hardy for a start, best in zone 5. it is a variety of Korean Boxwood, while ‘Green Gem’ is a hybrid between Korean and English Boxwood, created in Canada. Using hedges of all sizes to create simple geometry, such as squares and circles, on the ground, has the same effect on the anarchy of plants as a frame does around a Jackson Pollock painting. Well, they are different species, with slightly different foliage coloring and different responses to the seasons, so if this is a hedge it will be noticeably different, but not extremely so. adroll_language = "en_US". Green Velvet is a cross between Buxus sempervirens and Buxus microphylla koreana. ‘Green Gem’ is usually hardy in zone 4, with minimal winter damage. Green Velvet is a cross between Buxus sempervirens and Buxus microphylla koreana. Are you looking for low hedges or balls? Thank you. Is there a box that can take consecutive hots days and sun? Sorry, it’s a stock photo – no idea what the varieties are. Develops a vigorous, rounded form if not pruned. I am unsure whether or not to buy 1 gallon or 3 gallon shrubs. I really love the way boxwoods look. If they are planted close together will it look different? Hi Dave, really enjoyed the article. Filippone is enthusiastic about a series of boxwood hybrids from Canada which include Green Mountain, Green Gem, and Green Velvet. Franklin’s Gem is notable for cold resistance, but you don’t have that issue, so you could use others. One particular variety we prefer is the ‘Winter Gem‘. In spring and sometimes in late summer, lighter emerald-green tips of new growth appear. ‘Winter Gem is less hardy for a start, best in zone 5. it is a variety of Korean Boxwood, while ‘Green Gem’ is a hybrid between Korean and English Boxwood, created in Canada. Which would you recommend? They transplant easily in spring or fall, so you can swap them over when you find one. Some species, especially English boxwood (Buxus sempervirens), which grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 or 6 through 8, depending on variety, feature leaves that exude a strong scent, especially when the sun shines on them. Look out for black or dark brown streaks on the stems or rapid loss of leaves. Some boxwoods that are prized for retaining their green color throughout most winters are 'Wintergreen', 'Green Velvet', 'Green … Or should I do a holly bush instead? Of course, there is a lot to be said for the look of mature, unclipped boxwoods too. I’m in Indiana. Pruning works best when limited to maintaining the natural globe form of the plant. Thanks! I will be removing 5’ – 6’ high evergreens. Don’t know the variety, but I do know they have been clipped several times a year, for year, to get that perfect look. Hi! Do you want plants for taller pyramids and hedges? In 1955 Sheridan Nurseries, a grower in Montreal, Canada, produced seed from a cross between an English and a Korean boxwood. With more than 365 cultivars available, there are plenty of alternatives to English boxwood. Would you please tell us the names of the various box woods in the “knot” photo? Water Use: Regular water use. Thanks for the help, this is a great site. Boxwoods have always perplexed me so too often I’ve relegated them to one of my mental subcategories – another green meatball. Do you think they’d be a good fit? Really like keeping rounded shape without to much pruning. I live northwest N. some of the planned hedge will be more sunny then other parts but i think mid moring to early afternoon sun. Baby Gem™ Boxwood has green foliage which emerges chartreuse in spring. Above: Balls of Buxus ‘Green Gem’ grow in a Brooklyn garden. These two names in fact refer to the same plant, but their usage creates a lot of confusion. Lisa. A full-bodied boxwood well-suited for dense, low hedges. Any suggestions? Thanks! It is a difficult area because the overhang of the house shades this area and the clay soil stays wet most of the time. Sincerely, koreana. The foliage on this cultivar is a beautiful medium to light-green in spring and slowly transitions to a dark green. Hardiness-20 To -10 Deg.F. And how far apart should I plant whatever you recommend? Don’t be encouraged to buy Globe cedars, they won’t fill in for a straight row. “Green Gem” is a good choice, if a more refined leaf and smaller mature size is what your garden needs. I live in Richmond, VA. and I’m looking for a very low growing boxwood to line my asphalt driveway. The best compact hollies are very similar, and a lot tougher. Question….. I would prefer the trimmed height to be about 4′ and width about 3′. The degree of color change in some species will vary between winters. Maybe some of the small varieties of Japanese holly, Ilex crenata, which are very boxwood like, but much tougher and more damp and shade tolerant. Green Velvet Boxwood Buxus x 'Green Velvet' Sku #1389. You would be hard pressed to find a better small evergreen shrub that is as versatile and as hardy as Green Velvet and Winter Gem. Winter Gem is Buxus sinica var. I have a question more than a comment. adroll_adv_id = "RK545AVNKVEJFFRYPAE7DC"; I have Norther Charm and Winter Gem boxwood in my front landscape and I think they’re beautiful evergreens that add great backbone structure to the landscape. These add interest and structure to the garden, giving the eye firm shapes to hold onto in the chaos irregularity often seen in disorganized gardens. It is also known as littleleaf boxwood, and it is the most reliable form for hot areas, growing well in zones 9 and 10, although it is also hardy to zone 6. Hi! Always best to plant the same variety for hedges and groups. Live just south of New Orleans and looking for a boxwood or holly for a low clipped hedge ( roughly 1 foot H) around a circular driveway. Details- This compact evergreen shrub is low maintenance. So for larger specimens and taller hedges, if you are in zone 5, I would use ‘Winter Gem’, and for smaller hedges and round balls, and in zone 4, I would use ‘Green Gem’. Photograph by Matthew Williams for Gardenista. They grew 50 seedlings and then produced 100 plants of each from cuttings, to evaluate them. Hope that helps – good luck with your planting. I’m looking for a 2′ max height hedge to plant in the space along the 100 feet of driveway. What variety would you recommend for Grand Rapids, MI? I’d like to line each side of my sidewalk with them either shaped in balls or as a low border. They have many similarities such as: they are both boxwoods, stay small, evergreen, deer resistant, bloom in April, grow about any where,  have shallow root systems, hardy in zones 5 – 9, low maintenance, can take heavy pruning, and they both work great planted as hedges or just as single plantings. This is explained on each plant page. The leaves are smaller, and narrower than Green Velvet. Have you had any problems with deer? Thanks. Sorry I missed your post. Thanks! Space/land available: 20′ length x 12′ wide The heat resistant dwarf hollies would be better choices. Then English Boxwood, or ‘Franklin’s Gem’, ‘Green Gem or ‘Green Mound’ will fit the bill, depending on where you live. I hope to keep them in a round shape but hope to get them to about four feet tall. Thanks. ‘Green Velvet’ has a somewhat rounded habit that is slightly wider than tall. “Winter Gem Boxwood is one of my favorite choices for both accents and edging beds. 2 questions: and (2) what is the darkest green variety? I live in Texas. That’s an interesting project! You can expect 4 to 6 inches of growth a year on both of them, perhaps a little more in your zone. I’m thinking of installing a boxwood hedge between the house (contemporary one-story) and walkway – a width of only 3.25-ft. I’m undertaking a “curb appeal” project to put my home on the market in two years. Green Velvet and Winter Gem Boxwoods are two of the most popular smaller sized evergreens sold in our area. I appreciate any help here. Both have small rounded leaves, but Green Velvet has a more pale green leaf than the darker more shiny leafed Winter Gem, and the Green Velvet leaf has kind of a point on the tip. That is too cold for easy boxwood without loads of winter protection, screening, and even then. Bronzed foliage will typically disappear quickly in spring as temperatures rise. Do the root system of the boxwood a threat that may damage the gas line? I would plant about half the height of the hedge you want, for small hedges, like you are describing, but you should be able to stretch that to 18 inches with Japanese holly. Unless you have a formal garden, go for the more casual but still attractive natural look, and save a lot of work. Aren’t you zone 3? More Gardening Posts You’ll Love. I’d like something 4-5ft high. Do you think Franklin’s Gem is a good choice for my area and the plans I have for them? For something with potential to be taller, you might consider ‘Green Mountain’, a reliable variety, or we do have the American Boxwood, which has the potential to grow well over 6 feet tall. Form: dense evergreen shrub, Hardy. There are plenty of naturally rounded boxwoods, and in your zone you can choose just about any variety, but even with those selected to be round, you won’t get perfect balls like that without clipping at least twice a season. I love boxwoods, and now I know what will work best in various areas of my zone 5 garden in Iowa City. Don’t really want anything higher 3’- 4’ in height. adroll_version = "2.0"; I really like the look of the four larger rounded boxwoods. I really want the one the is the darkest of green and stays that way the longest. Have had some difficulty adjusting to the hotter, more humid weather here vs. the upper south. Rich soil, a thorough fertilizer program, proper watering and trimming at the right time will make either of them dark green. I don’t want.them to grow over 3′ and I’m drawn to Franklin’s Gem, I just don’t want the heat to fry them. They can be trimmed or left to grow naturally. Size: 4' Tall X 4' Wide. I have an Asphalt driveway that goes up to within about 12″ of a wood fence. Green Velvet Boxwood requires regular watering during hot and dry periods. Thank you so much! Probably I would go with ‘Green Mountain’, spaced evenly at a distance of 12 inches apart, although you could stretch that to 18 inches if you had to. Heat : straight afternoon heat for 8 hours. It’s East to the house. They should do fine – you are only in zone 7, so with irrigation I don’t think full sun will be an issue at all – just stimulate lots of growth. I live in zone 8 near Dallas, Tx. Your growing will be the final decider of how green, and for how long, your plants are. Theoretically you could trim them permanently to a few inches tall, but you can allow a few inches of growth a year and still keep them dense and neat. I’d appreciate your advice. I want to plant a hedge against the front of my mountain home in North Carolina. Green Velvet gets about 2’ – 4’ tall and wide whereas Winter Gem only gets about 2’ – 3’ tall and wide. Does this refer to the height or width? Would like to stand about 3′ tall but also want to grow higher if I want to down the road. Not a drop of shade. Height- 2′-3′ Spread- 3′ Light- Sun. Foliage Color- Dark Green. ‘Semper-virens’ means ‘always-green’ and this is an evergreen bush with small, round leaves. Sorry, it’s a file picture, so we don’t know the location or the varieties being used. The height constraint is about 2.5-ft. I live in Maryland and want to plant boxwood in front of my house. I’m in North Carolina. Jun 2, 2020 - Boxwood Green Velvet VS. Boxwood Winter Gem best boxwoods for St. Louis area Evergreen boxwood (Buxus spp. Do you prefer one over the other? I live in Massachusetts, looking for a boxwood to put in a large planter in an area with partial sun. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. based on 15313 ratings and reviews. I live in Woodinville wa (Zone 8B) and I m looking for boxwoods that can grow in the under large pine/fur trees, so potentially a lot of shade if not full shade. If you are going to do a ‘giant bonsai’, then the size is in your hands, yes? English Boxwood. The small glossy oval leaves remain green throughout the winter. Boxwoods grow best in loose, well-drained soil. Winter Gem Boxwood Buxus ‘Green Velvet’ Plant Details. Green Velvet Boxwood Buxus ‘Green Velvet’ Plant Details. Establish a good fertilizer regime and regular very light clipping to maximize the speed and keep them dense. More resistant kinds include the Japanese and Korean types—look for selections like "Green Beauty" and "Winter Gem." The area would be full sun. However, such treatment is a disservice to some fine plants such as Green Velvet Boxwood (Buxus ‘Green Velvet’). Boxwood grown in full sun may turn slightly orange or bronze in winter as they lose their green coloration; in spring, the green color returns. Thanks. With all the varieties available, it is easy to navigate towards the ideal plant for your purposes. A wonderful evergreen that will provide year-round, cold-hardy color and … I leave in South Carolina. It’s the size of the pot – it indicates how mature the plant is (bigger pot = larger, more mature plant). Can you let me know your thoughts. If you live in colder areas, or hotter ones, then looking across the Pacific to Asia will provide more suitable plants. It is exposed to a lot of sun mid day and all afternoon, we get about 15 days a year above 90 degrees here. What is the difference in a English dwarf and winter gem? I like the look of the boxwood hedges. The famous Michael Dirr was a big fan of letting them grow naturally. But, if planted in shade they will rarely aquire that coloring. “Green Mountain” boxwood is virtually indistinguishable from Green Velevet, but matures at 4′ tall, and 3′ wide. There are lots of other hybrids available. Also I bought 5 to circle around a tree at the corner of my house (ending of my landscape). The second Asian species of importance is the Korean, or Chinese boxwood. G.V. Both have small rounded leaves, but Green Velvet has a more pale green leaf than the darker more shiny leafed Winter Gem, and the Green Velvet leaf has kind of a point on the tip. You should talk to your gas provider about their line, but boxwood don’t have a very aggressive root system, although to me 2 feet does sound a bit close – check with them. Flower Color- None. Yes. ‘Green Velvet’ and its two siblings ‘Green Gem’ and ‘Green Mountain’ are hybrids between the Korean boxwood (Buxus sinica var. adroll_current_page = "other"; What would be the size and spacing to achieve the best look ASAP (I will be long gone before the hedge matures). Green Gem is perhaps a bit more cold resistant, so it depends where you are if that is important. I would think you have enough good light and sun to keep it vigorous and dense. Box plants are commonly grown as hedges and for topiary. But since they’re all very small right now I’m not sure if there much difference. What about Wax Myrtle – Myrica cerifera? Putting boxwood in containers are great for an easy-care accent just about anywhere…..as long as you are in an area that does not drop below freezing for more than a day or two at a time. Zone- 5-9. The problem with European boxwood is that it is not especially resistant to either cold or heat, so it grows best in zones 6 to 8. How far it should be planted then? Even though they are very similar in many ways they do have a few differences too. Boxwoods are very hard to identify, even by experts looking right at the plant, but at that height is could be American boxwood. Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Make sure you center the row and plants a foot back from the walkway, not right along the edge, so you have room to grow a proper width on the hedge. I’ve called some local landscapers to get their opinion (Wintergreen, Green Gem, Green Velvet, Sprinter, Green Mountain) but they all answer differently (perhaps based on their own inventory). Winter Gem is Buxus sinica var. I would look for something different, like dwarf cherry laurel perhaps. Buxus 'Green Velvet' Buxus microphylla var. Thank you. Or compact holly? It is very cold hardy, grows quickly when young, and clips well. I live in MA, looking for boxwood to plant along one side of our house, a small area between the corner and the edge of the deck. Although it has the potential to grow a lot taller, it’s easy to keep to about 3 feet for years and years, with clipping. It can be clipped into balls, cones, cubes and a whole host of shapes to decorate your garden. Or am I better off with a Clarissa holly. Question 2: any ideas on the type of boxwood we have? Hmm, I don’t think boxwood is what you want – I would think it would be too hot. has a Shopper Approved rating of What would be a good choice. The foliage of the wild plant is a duller green than the English boxwood, and the growth is slower, but in improved varieties like ‘Wintergreen’ the plants are dense, with good winter foliage and they are very hardy. I really appreciate your thoughtful and prompt responses to so many posts. I want to do a driveway, 60 – 70’. And its to be a squared off shaped hedge if that makes since. Common boxwoods (Buxus sempervirens), like the English boxwood, are more susceptible. Boxwood grows well in the northwest, with your cooler, damp summers and mild winters, so it should do well. Pick Japanese boxwood or American boxwood for warmer states, or the very popular ‘Green Velvet’ as a general-purpose hedging or specimen variety. That knot garden is the result of hours of work and skilled hand pruning – there is no other way. 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