Franklin’s Gem Boxwood 10 Inch Live Plant – Buxus microphylla ‘Franklin’s Gem’ – 2 Gallon Pot

Franklin’s Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla ‘Franklin’s Gem’) is a slow-growing evergreen ornamental shrub valued for its broadly rounded growth habit, small bright green leaves, and exceptional cold hardiness. Its naturally compact form makes it an attractive choice for foundation plantings, formal gardens, low hedges, and structured landscape borders.

The foliage remains attractive throughout the year, displaying a fresh, bright green appearance during the growing season before developing rich olive-green tones in winter. Franklin’s Gem is recognized as an especially cold-hardy boxwood selection, making it useful for landscapes where evergreen structure and winter interest are desired.

Supplied as one live plant, approximately 10 inches tall at the time of shipping, in a 2 gallon nursery pot, Franklin’s Gem Boxwood grows best in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Its slow growth and naturally rounded habit make it particularly suitable for low-maintenance ornamental plantings and compact garden designs.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Pot Size: 2 Gallon Pot

Plant Grade: G2

Shipping Height: Approx. 10 inches tall at time of shipping.

Growth Habit: Slow-growing, broadly rounded

Foliage Color: Bright green, turning olive-green in winter

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Franklin’s Gem Boxwood

• Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla ‘Franklin’s Gem’

• Plant Quantity: 1 live plant

• Pot Size: 2 Gallon Pot

• Plant Grade: G2

• Shipping Height: Approx. 10 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental shrub

• Foliage Color: Bright green during the growing season

• Winter Foliage: Rich olive-green tones

• Foliage Characteristics: Small, dense evergreen leaves

• Growth Habit: Broadly rounded, compact

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Cold Hardiness: Recognized for exceptional cold tolerance among boxwoods

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–8; verify local suitability

• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate during establishment

• Landscape Uses: Foundation plantings, formal gardens, low hedges, evergreen borders

• Container Suitable: Yes, with adequate drainage

One live Franklin’s Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla ‘Franklin’s Gem’), natural evergreen stems, foliage, root system, growing medium, and 2 gallon nursery pot.