buxus microphylla Franklin Gem
Franklin’s Gem Boxwood is a compact, evergreen shrub celebrated for its dense, glossy green foliage and tidy, mounded habit. This cultivar holds its color year‑round — developing fresh lime‑green growth in spring that matures to dark green through the seasons — and is ideal for adding classic structure to landscapes of all styles. It’s a favorite for low hedges, borders, foundation plantings, containers, and small garden spaces.
🌱 Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones: 5–9 — hardy across much of the temperate U.S., including Pennsylvania gardens.
📏 Mature Size
Height: ~2–3 ft
Width: ~3–4 ft
A slow‑growing, compact shrub that keeps a neat, rounded profile with minimal pruning.☀️ Light Requirements
Best: Full sun to partial shade
Thrives with a mix of sunlight throughout the day; resists scorching in part shade while still flowering and growing well.💧 Water Requirements
Water Needs: Moderate
Prefers evenly moist, well‑drained soil; water regularly during establishment and in dry periods, but avoid prolonged wet soil.
