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Baby Gem Boxwood
Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Gregem’ PPAF
Itty-bitty, teeny-weeny Baby Gem Boxwood adds
a giant presence to the detailed landscape. Baby Gem is
the best choice for exceptional gardens. This miniature
littleleaf boxwood is an extremely compact broadleaf
evergreen that slowly grows as tall as it is wide, reaching only 24 inches after 10 to 15 years and resembling
a little green muffin. Densely branched, the abundant
black-green foliage adds a distinctive note to the landscape and retains its color particularly well in winter.
The slow rate of growth makes this boxwood ideal
for carefree edging in a wide area across the U.S.
Baby Gem Boxwood is in perfect scale for Gardengauge or G-gauge model train set-ups used in popular
electric train-scapes, where accessories are meticulous
and styling is painstaking. Bonsai enthusiasts likewise
prefer this slow-growing selection with its tiny leaves.
Other splendid characteristics include deer resistance
and tolerance of dry soils once established. Baby Gem
Boxwood flourishes in conditions of sun to shade.
Companion plant
Twist of Lime Variegated Abelia
The Rising Sun™ Redbud PPAF
Snow Flurries™ Black Gum PPAF
Characteristics:
Miniature broadleaf evergreen boxwood
Flowers:
Tiny greenish white flowers have
a faint fragrance but are not noticeable.
Growth Habit:
Extremely compact shrub with slow growth
rate, shaped like a little muffin, reaching only
24 inches in height after 10 to 15 years.
Landscape Use:
Carefree garden edging, ideal for traditional
bonsai and yose-ue (grove or forest plantings).
Perfect scale for Garden-gauge model
train set-ups.
Seasonal Features:
Durable evergreen edging
Additional Features: Resistance to deer and will tolerate dry soils
once established.
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Hardiness:
Cold Hardy to -10 to -20° F. (Zones 5 - 7)
Exposure:
Sun to partial shade
Cultural Care:
Moist soils, full sun, organic mulch to keep root
run cool; will tolerate dry soils once established.
Heredity:
U.S., Greenleaf Nursery Selection,
Park Hill, OK
For more information call 1-877-663-5053
Or visit us at gardendebut.com
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