Baby Gem™ Boxwood
Buxus microphylla japonica 'Gregem' PP21159
This fine-textured broadleafed evergreen grows as tall as it is wide, reaching a maintainable size of 4 feet and resembling a little green muffin. It's an exceptionally compact boxwood excellent for use in smaller gardens for borders and focal areas. Densely branched, the tiny, green foliage is abundant and adds a distinctive note to the landscape, retaining its color particularly well in winter. The moderate rate of growth makes these boxwoods ideal for carefree edging in a wide area of the US. Other splendid characteristics include deer resistance and tolerance of dry soils once established.
Bloom/Feature
Deer resistant, densely branched, tiny green foliage
Plant Type
Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous
Evergreen
USDA Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Zone Detail
-20°F
Key Features
Deer Resistant, Year-Round Interest
Flowering Season
None
Use
Accent, Border, Hedge, Mass Planting
Exposure
Full Sun
Water
Soil Type
Well-drained garden soil
Fertilizer
Yearly in spring
Dimensions
4' H x 4–5' W
Pruning
In spring
Planting Instructions
- water before planting
- plant in Full Sun to Part Shade
- dig hole 3X the width of pot,
- backfill and plant 1"-2" above soil level
- water and add more soil if needed
- mulch plants
- Apply a balanced slow release each spring
