Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem'

'Franklins Gem' Boxwood

Excellent densely branched small leafed evergreen shrub for small hedges. Among the hardiest of boxwoods retains its dark green foliage color in winter. More compact than most boxwood. 

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

2'

Width

3'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Late Spring

Soil

Clay

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No