Baby Gem™ Boxwood

Buxus microphylla japonica 'Gregem'

Baby Gem Boxwood is an incredibly compact slow-growing evergreen shrub with a tight mounding habit that requires less trimming has a naturally neat look.  The finely textured foliage of Baby Gem Boxwood keeps its soft green well into winter.  Grows best in partial shade areas in well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance.  Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils.  The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites. Considered to have good resistance to nematodes. 

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Rhododendron, Peony, St. Johnswort

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.