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Baby Gem Boxwood- Dense Evergreen Shrub for Hedges, Borders & Topiary | Non-Toxic, Pet-Friendly, Low Maintenance Garden Plant 12/15" h 3 Gallon

Baby Gem Boxwood- Dense Evergreen Shrub for Hedges, Borders & Topiary | Non-Toxic, Pet-Friendly, Low Maintenance Garden Plant 12/15" h 3 Gallon

Regular price $144.00 USD
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SKU:nse6239-redcrocus

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Baby Gem' Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Baby Gem'

Description

A compact evergreen shrub characterized by dense, small, glossy green leaves. Ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, offering year-round beauty and structure in the garden.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for foundation plantings, edging, container gardening, and creating tidy hedges or topiary features in residential and commercial landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Baby Gem' Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Baby Gem'
  • Common Name: Baby Gem' Boxwood
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 ft in height with a dense, rounded habit.
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time: Usually inconspicuous; minimal flowers
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly: Yes, in containers with proper light
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Space approximately 2 ft apart for hedges.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soils.
  • Humidity: Average
  • Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; trim in early spring to shape.
  • Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulching can help.
  • Planting Depth: Set root ball 1-2 inches below soil level.
  • Fertilization: Feed with an all-purpose slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care: Mulch around the base to maintain soil moisture and temperature.
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