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Buxus microphylla var. japonica Baby Gem™

Baby Gem™ boxwood

  • Deer resistant
  • Dark green foliage
  • Compact habit
  • Holds its evergreen dark foliage all year
  • Heat and drought tolerant
  • Low maintenance
  • Great for foundations, edging or border uses

  • Category: Shrub
  • Alternate Cultivar: 'Gregem'
  • Patent: PP21,159
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Height: 4-5 ft
  • Spread: 4-5 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades

Purchase options for Baby Gem™ boxwood

  • Size: 2 Gallon 9-12"
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: Online

$56.00


  • Size: 3 Gallon 12-15"
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: Online

$88.00

Success Starts With Soil

Great, compact growing Boxwood is both heat and drought tolerant with year round dark green foliage color. Holds color in winter cold. Low maintenance evergreen is great for foundations, edging or border uses. Moderate growth rate.

Attributes
Border or Bed
Evergreen
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Green
Maintenance and Care
Edging
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Flower Color
Inconspicuous
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Habit
Compact
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Growing Tips for Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Baby Gem™'

Plant in well-drained soil. Protect from drying winds. Roots require cool, moist conditions. Responds well to shape pruning at any time of the year. Hard pruning should be done in mid-winter.