The Baby Gem Boxwood is celebrated for its compact, rounded shape and dense branching, making it an exquisite addition to landscapes. This evergreen shrub boasts small, glossy green leaves that are finely textured and maintain their vibrant color throughout the year. With an optimal size of 2-3 feet in both height and width, the Baby Gem Boxwood is ideally suited for a multitude of landscaping projects. Whether used to craft elegant borders, low hedges, for mass plantings, or as a sophisticated touch in container gardens, its moderate growth rate and manageable size make it versatile. Hardy in USDA Zones 5 to 9, the Baby Gem Boxwood can adapt to a broad range of climates. For areas experiencing colder winters below Zone 5, planting it in containers is recommended. This allows for easy indoor relocation during frosty months to prevent damage, ensuring its year-round beauty.
The Baby Gem Boxwood features rich, glossy green leaves that maintain their vibrant hue throughout all seasons
Reaches up to 4 feet tall and spans 4-5 feet wide, providing substantial coverage and volume for garden spaces.
Thrives outdoors in USDA Zones 5 to 9; for colder regions below Zone 5, planting in containers is recommended for easy relocation indoors during winter.
Ideal for locations bathed in full sun, ensuring the plant receives ample light throughout the day for optimal growth.
Suitable for creating focal points as an accent, defining borders, forming hedges, or in large groupings for a unified look.
For planting, select a location with well-draining garden soil and mix it with your native soil to backfill the planting hole while applying a slow-release, slightly acidic fertilizer each spring.
Average shipped plant size: 6-10 inches tall X 5-8 inches wide
Ships from Alabama gulf coast - customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from early Fall to mid-late Spring to avoid heat damage during transit
If you are working on a big landscape project, consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project