.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; } Franklin's Gem' Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem' Description A dense, compact evergreen shrub featuring small, dark green foliage that remains lush year-round. Perfect for formal hedges, topiaries, or edging in garden landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for creating neat hedges, defining garden borders, or as a container plant for patios and entryways. Its uniform growth makes it suitable for shaping and pruning. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem' Common Name: Franklin's Gem' Korean Boxwood Size & Growth: Up to 3-4 feet tall and wide, slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Not typically flowering 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: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during establishment. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Adaptable to various soil types, prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Humidity: Average humidity levels acceptable Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after new growth to maintain shape. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; minimal winter watering needed. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container. Fertilization: Feed with an evergreen shrub fertilizer in early spring and late summer. Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent disease.
