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Baby Gem Boxwood - Buxus microphylla 'Baby Gem' - Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Containers - Low Maintenance, Deer Resistant, Pet Safe (Plant) 12/15" h 3 Gallon

Baby Gem Boxwood - Buxus microphylla 'Baby Gem' - Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Containers - Low Maintenance, Deer Resistant, Pet Safe (Plant) 12/15" h 3 Gallon

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Baby Gem' Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Baby Gem'

Description

This compact evergreen shrub features dense, small green leaves and maintains its shape with minimal pruning. Ideal for hedges, borders, or accent plants in both traditional and modern gardens.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for foundation plantings, formal hedges, topiary, and container gardening. Its slow growth makes it suitable for small spaces and low-maintenance landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Baby Gem'
  • Common Name: Baby Gem' Boxwood
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet tall and wide with slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time: Not typically flowering
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly: Yes, with bright indirect light
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Contains toxic compounds; keep out of reach of pets
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, boxwoods, low-maintenance perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Space in well-drained soil, provide full sun to partial shade, water regularly during establishment
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
  • Humidity: Average
  • Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning to maintain shape; prune lightly in early spring
  • Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; avoid heavy pruning in winter
  • Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery
  • Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer
  • Special Care: Protect from strong winds; avoid overwatering
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