Buxus ‘Green Gem’ 50cm Instant Hedge

Create a neat, professional-looking formal hedge from day one with our 50cm Instant Buxus Green Gem Hedge.

Buxus Green Gem is a premium compact variety of buxus, specially bred for its tight growth habit, bright green foliage, and outstanding performance in New Zealand conditions. Supplied in pre-formed 1-metre sections, this instant hedge gives you immediate height, density, and definition without the long wait.

Key Features:

• Height: Approximately 50cm tall by approximately 30cm
• Sold by the metre – buy exactly the length you need
• Bright green, small, glossy leaves with excellent density
• Naturally compact and very slow-growing
• Maintains a neat, rounded shape with minimal trimming
• Evergreen – holds its vibrant colour all year round

Why Choose Buxus Green Gem Instant Hedge?

Green Gem is one of the best-performing buxus varieties for New Zealand gardens. It has a tighter, denser growth habit than standard Japanese Box and is known for its excellent tolerance to heat, humidity, and varying soil conditions found in the Bay of Plenty. Its smaller leaves create a finer, more refined texture, making it ideal for crisp, formal hedging.

Perfect for homeowners and landscapers wanting a low-maintenance, high-impact hedge that stays tidy with little effort.

Best Uses:

• Low formal hedges and garden borders
• Pathway and driveway edging
• Parterres and knot gardens
• Dividing garden rooms and creating structure
• Coastal and urban gardens in Tauranga and surrounding areas

Planting Tip: Dig a trench roughly twice the width of the trough, position the metre sections end-to-end (or staggered for a thicker hedge), backfill with quality garden mix or compost, and water thoroughly after planting. Trim lightly 2–3 times per year to maintain a sharp, formal shape.

Bring instant elegance and year-round greenery to your garden with our ready-to-plant 50cm Buxus Green Gem Instant Hedge. Order by the metre for your next landscaping project.