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RedCrocus Franklin's Gem Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla | Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Containers 5 Gallon

RedCrocus Franklin's Gem Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla | Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Containers 5 Gallon

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SKU:nse6880-redcrocus

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Franklin's Gem' Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem'

Description

A compact evergreen shrub featuring dense, small, dark green foliage. It maintains a neat, rounded shape and is ideal for formal hedges or containers.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for shaping into topiary, creating hedges, or accenting garden borders and patio containers.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Franklin's Gem' Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Franklin's Gem' Korean Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 2 feet; slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen, small, dark green leaves
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Generally not flowering prominently
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and low-maintenance perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Space 2 feet apart for hedging.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Normal garden humidity, avoid high humidity areas
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Light trimming after new growth to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Same depth as in nursery container
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot
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