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- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
- Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
Franklin's Gem Boxwood is a charming evergreen that is versatile and striking while also being hardy and low maintenance. The oval-shaped, glossy foliage is bright green during the summer and fades into a rich olive green during the winter. Buxus microphylla introduces consistent color into a landscape and is deer-resistant, so it is likely to retain its foliage even when this shrub is one of the few food sources available. This shrub grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8.
The fine texture and compact size of Franklins Gem Boxwood make this plant an ideal fit for borders, hedges, and along fences or foundation walls. Use this lovely evergreen in a mixed bed to introduce year-round color or feature in a container. At 2 to 3 feet tall, this shrub should be placed in the foreground of a bed to admire the delicate foliage. This slow-growing shrub has a rounded form and does not require much pruning, but it can be trimmed for a more formal look.
Franklin's Gem Boxwood Care
The Franklin's Gem Boxwood needs full sun to part shade and rich, well-drained soil. This evergreen prefers evenly moist soil, so deeply water each week during the first growing season. By the second or third year, this plant should have an established enough root system that it can take care of itself. Continue to water the plant during a drought for continued success.
Amend the soil with organic compost when planting and feed the plant starting in the second or third year. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring and apply again every few years. Remove dead growth at any time by trimming all the way back. Allow the plant to maintain a natural shape or cut it just above the leaf bud to create a more stylized look or bushier growth.
Franklin's Gem Boxwood Spacing
Franklin's Gem Boxwood will grow 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Create a dense mass planting or hedge by spacing plants 2 to 3 feet apart. One shrub can grow in a 12-inch container.
Franklin's Gem Boxwood Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Habit: Columnar |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Glossy Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Franklins Gem Boxwood |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: BUXUS `FRANKLIN`S GEM` |
- SKU:
- 1231005458-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
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