{"product_id":"franklin-gem","title":"Franklin Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, low-growing boxwood that delivers a clean, finished look without constant maintenance. Its dense, fine-textured foliage forms a naturally tight mound, making it ideal for edging, small hedges, and foundation plantings. With excellent cold hardiness and strong winter color, it performs reliably in Northeast landscapes. If you’re looking for a smaller boxwood that stays neat and manageable, Franklin’s Gem is a great choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutA\" id=\"pageSummary\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore About Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem'\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow edges and borders, foundation planting, walkway lining, formal garden, accent, container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally rounded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 2-3 Feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 3-4 Feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 5-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem' Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/span\u003e: Full Sun, Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSeason of Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e Year round interest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil Moisture\u003c\/span\u003e: Average Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAttributes\u003c\/span\u003e: Rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFoliage Color\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eGreen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e After planting, water regularly until roots are established. Pruning this boxwood in the late Winter or early Spring, just before new growth, helps to maintain a neat shape while also encourage dense, healthy growth. Avoid pruning late Summer or early Fall since the Winter months can damage tender, new growth. This shrub benefits from early Spring fertilizer although not necessary. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hunterdon Tree \u0026 Shrub","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49433938559216,"sku":"Franklins Gem","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5680\/9200\/files\/boxwood-japanese-500x750_thumbnail.jpg?v=1774376767","url":"https:\/\/hunterdontree.com\/products\/franklin-gem","provider":"Hunterdon Tree \u0026 Shrub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}