Baby Gem Boxwood

Baby Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Gregem')Baby Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Gregem') is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense foliage, naturally rounded shape, and excellent durability in landscape settings. This cultivar stays smaller than traditional boxwoods, making it ideal for tight spaces, low hedges, and formal garden designs. It retains its deep green color year-round with minimal maintenance and is especially popular for creating a clean, polished look in foundation beds and walkways.Distinctive FeaturesGrowing 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, 'Baby Gem' maintains a tidy, mounded form without constant pruning. The small, glossy green leaves are packed densely along its stems, giving the plant a fine texture and refined appearance. It holds its color well through winter and shows better resistance to leaf bronzing than many other boxwood varieties. Its slow, controlled growth habit makes it perfect for formal landscape patterns and low borders.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; some afternoon shade is ideal in hot climates. Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture and neutral pH....