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Baby Gem™ Boxwood

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Gregem' PP21159

This compact Boxwood reaching 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide is excellent for borders and focal areas. The dense mass of dark-green leaves holds its color throughout the year. Deer and drought tolerant.

Exposure:

Sun to Partial Shade

Height:

4 ft

Spread:

4-5 ft

USDA Zone:

Key Features:

	Evergreen
	Drought Tolerant
	Deer Tolerant
	Heat Tolerant

Growth Rate:

Slow

Habit:

	Compact
	Mounding

Foliage Color:

Dark Green

Interest:

Year-Round

Care:

	Low maintenance
	Well-drained soil

Uses:

	Edging
	Bed
	Mass Planting
	Container
	Border

For new plantings
1. Dig a hole one and a half times wider than the plant's container
2. Place plant in hole, keeping the top of the root ball ground level
3. Back fill with dirt
4. Water thoroughly and then mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce weeds
New plantings require more frequent watering than established plants. Wind, temperature and soil are factors to consider in watering.
Feed plants in early spring and again in early fall with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label instructions.

Care Instructions
Caring for a Boxwood plant is easy. Be sure to keep the soil slightly moist and fertilize every two months. Place in a location with partial sun to full shade. Prune in spring to control size and shape. Boxwood plants are susceptible to pests, so it’s important to monitor for any signs of disease. If needed, treat with a certified organic insecticide. Apply an organic mulch to keep the roots cool and moist and to help reduce weed growth.