Baby Gem™ Boxwood
Buxus microphylla japonica 'Gregem'
Baby Gem Boxwood is an incredibly compact slow-growing evergreen shrub with a tight mounding habit that requires less trimming has a naturally neat look. The finely textured foliage of Baby Gem Boxwood keeps its soft green well into winter. Grows best in partial shade areas in well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
Type: |
|
Height: |
3’ - 4’ |
Spread: |
4’ - 5’ |
Spacing: |
4’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
|
Bloom Color: |
N/A |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites. Considered to have good resistance to nematodes.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rhododendron, Peony, St. Johnswort
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
Sign up for the weekly Plant Your Weekend newsletter with seasonal features, discounts, instructions, and what's best to plant right now.
After signing up, use promo code: SS10 to get $10 off your first order.
Logging you in