Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Franklin's Gem' ~ Franklin's Gem Korean Boxwood year-round-interest more details on Wikimedia Commons

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thrips and spider mites may cause significant damage

remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Franklin's Gem' ~ Franklin's Gem Korean Boxwood year-round-interest more details on Wikimedia CommonsFranklin's Gem Boxwood an extremely compact, low growing evergreen shrub. Its small leaves are a bright green that turns olive green in winter. Franklins Gem makes an ideal low hedge or backdrop for flower beds. Prefers sunny to partial shade areas in well drained soils. A carefree plant that is drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 1 2 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: N A Season