Buxus Microphylla Baby Gem #3

$50.00

A versatile compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy green foliage and naturally rounded form. Baby Gem brings year‑round structure and refined texture to landscapes with minimal maintenance. Its slow, tidy growth and adaptability make it an excellent choice for low hedges, borders, foundation plantings, containers, or mass plantings — adding classic, formal appeal to both traditional and modern garden designs.

🌱 Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones: 5–9 — hardy across a wide range of temperate climates including much of the Northeastern U.S.

📏 Mature Size

Height: ~2–4 ft
Width: ~3–5 ft
Slow‑growing with a naturally compact, dense habit that holds its shape well without constant pruning — ideal for small gardens or structured plantings.

☀️ Light Requirements

Best: Full sun to partial shade
Thrives with at least a few hours of direct sunlight daily but will also perform well in partly shaded conditions.

💧 Water Requirements

Water Needs: Moderate
Prefers consistently moist, well‑drained soil. Water regularly during establishment; once established, this boxwood becomes fairly drought tolerant but benefits from supplemental watering in prolonged dry periods.

Buxus Microphylla Baby Gem #3

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