Baby Gem Boxwood
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Baby Gem Dwarf Boxwood |
| Botanical Name | Buxus microphylla var. asiaticum 'Greggem' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
| Mature Width | 2 to 3 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Bloom Interest | Fragrant |
| Bloom Period | April |
| Seasonal Interest | Winter |
| Foliage Color | Green with Yellow margin |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | EverGreen |
| Attributes | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Moderate |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water new plantings once a week until plants show no sign of stress. Taper off, relying on nature to give an average of 1" of rain per week. During times of heat stress, water slow and deep to encourage roots to grow deep. |
| Fertilize Notes | Fertilize only in the spring with a formulation for broadleaf evergreens. |
| Prune Notes | Avoid late fall pruning. Shear all or most of new growth to maintain size. |