.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 compact evergreen shrub featuring dense, small, dark green foliage. It maintains a neat, rounded shape and is ideal for formal hedges or containers. Suggested Uses Perfect for shaping into topiary, creating hedges, or accenting garden borders and patio containers. Plant Details Botanical Name: Franklin's Gem' Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem' Common Name: Franklin's Gem' Korean Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 2 feet; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, small, dark green leaves Bloom Time: Generally not flowering prominently Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and low-maintenance perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Space 2 feet apart for hedging. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil Humidity: Normal garden humidity, avoid high humidity areas Pruning Instructions: Light trimming after new growth to maintain shape Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones Planting Depth: Same depth as in nursery container Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot
