Franklin's Gem Boxwood

The Franklin's Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem') is a versatile, compact broadleaf evergreen! Combining beauty with functionality!

Known for its lush, rounded form and vibrant green foliage, it has a slight bronze hue in colder climates during winter. This low-maintenance shrub is perfect for enhancing any garden, no matter the style.

With its naturally dense growth and petite stature, Franklin's Gem is ideal for small spaces! Its hardiness, deer resistance, drought tolerance, and adaptability make it a favorite among homeowners and professional landscapers alike.

• Rounded Form & Compact Size
• Slow Growing = Low-Maintenance
• Rich Broadleaf Evergreen Foliage
• Great Grown In Containers
• Glossy Fine-Textured Leaves
• Pollinator-Friendly: Tiny yellowish flowers attract beneficial pollinators in spring.
• Cold-Hardy, Drought Tolerance & Deer Resistant

Franklin's Gem is a dwarf Boxwood that thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. Tolerating harsh winters far better than other Boxwood bushes.

Boxwood Planting & Care

Reaching a 2-3 feet mature height and around 3-4 feet wide, Franklin's Gem Dwarf Boxwood is perfect for smaller landscapes and garden designs. Great for low borders, garden and property definition, and foundation plantings! Perfect edging, or creating a polished look in containers, dense privacy hedges, and four-season greenery in mixed plantings!

• Formal Borders and Edging: Use Franklin's Gem's naturally compact and tidy growth to line pathways, driveways, or garden beds. Creating a clean, defined look.
• Foundation Planting: Clean elegance near the base of your home. Softening harsh lines and providing year-round color.
• Low Hedges: Create neat, uniform hedges with little effort thanks to their slow growth and dense form. Bulk up an existing evergreen hedge, add a facer plant row to hide leggy stems, or define a landscaping bed or garden plot.
• Containers and Planters: Its size and tidy appearance make it perfect for container gardening! Try your Franklin's Gem flanking your front door, or patio and balcony décor.
• Accent Plant: Use as a standalone specimen in Zen, Cottage, or Modern gardens for a polished, understated look.
• Mixed Borders: Pair with perennials and flowering shrubs to add texture and evergreen interest.

Once established, Franklin's Gem requires only occasional watering, making it a water-wise choice.

Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch.

Soil: Plant in well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clay unless amended to improve drainage.

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once mature, it's drought-tolerant with supplemental watering only during prolonged dry spells.

Mulching: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots from temperature extremes.

Pruning: Prune lightly in late spring or early summer after the first flush of growth to maintain its shape. Minimal trimming is required due to its naturally tidy growth habit.

Fertilizing: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth.

Why Choose Franklin's Gem Boxwood?

Franklin's Gem Boxwood is the perfect low-maintenance, compact evergreen for adding sophistication and year-round beauty. Whether used as a formal or informal plant, its versatility and durability make it a standout in any garden.

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