.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Baby Gem' Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Baby Gem' Description Compact evergreen shrub known for its dense, glossy foliage and ability to maintain a tidy form. Ideal for borders, topiaries, and low hedges, offering year-round visual interest with minimal maintenance. Suggested Uses Perfect for foundation plantings, small privacy screens, and decorative topiary. Suitable for formal gardens, container planting, and landscape edging. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Baby Gem' Common Name: Baby Gem' Boxwood Size & Growth: Usually grows up to 2-3 ft tall and wide, with slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Rarely flowers; primarily valued for foliage Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Contains toxic components if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, boxwood varieties, and formal garden plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained soil and plant in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly until established. Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging. Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity. Pruning Instructions: Light trimming after new growth to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning. Winter Care: Protect from harsh frosts in colder zones; mulching recommended. Planting Depth: Plant at the same soil level as in nursery container. Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: No special requirements; suitable for topiary and formal styles.