Buxus Baby Gem™
Keep borders and foundations neat with an exceptionally compact boxwood that needs less frequent trimming. Baby Gem™ Boxwood forms a tight mound of finely textured soft green foliage. Its slow, controlled growth makes it easy to maintain in low hedges, formal borders, containers, and small foundation beds.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
- Mature Height: 3'–4'
- Mature Width: 4'–5'
- Spacing: 4'
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
- Growth Rate: Varies by cultivar
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla japonica 'Gregem'
- Common Name: Baby Gem™ Boxwood
- Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
- Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
- Season of Interest: Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Compact and Mounding
- Pollinator Friendly: Flowers may attract pollinators
Key Features
- Naturally neat dwarf form
- Fine soft green foliage
- Requires less frequent trimming
- Evergreen year-round
- Ideal for small landscapes
Landscape Uses
- Low hedges
- Borders
- Foundation plantings
- Containers
- Formal gardens
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in well-drained soil and avoid locations where water remains after rainfall.
- Provide regular water during the first growing season.
- In hot southern climates, afternoon shade can help reduce foliage burn.
- Prune lightly after the spring growth flush if shaping is needed.
- Maintain airflow around the plant and remove damaged growth promptly.
Companion Plants
- Hydrangea DreamCloud®
- Encore® Azalea Autumn Ivory®
- Nandina Firepower
- Carex Everest
- Liriope Big Blue
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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