Scientific Name: Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Franklin's Gem'
Common Name: Franklin's Gem Korean Boxwood
Garden Size: 2 feet tall by 3 feet wide (if left in natural form)
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
USDA Zone: 5-8
Exposure: Full Shade to Part Shade
Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.
Habit (Form): Dense, Round
Foliage: Evergreen; Lime green new growth maturing to olive green. Leaves may bronze in the winter.
Bloom Time: n/a (inconspicuous)
Bloom Color: n/a
Plant Origin: China and Taiwan
Wildlife Support: None; Deer Resistant
Fertilizing: Apply an acidic plant fertilizer in spring and in fall.
Pruning: As needed in late spring or early fall.
ASPCA Toxicity flags: Toxic to dogs, Toxic to cats, Toxic horses
Uses: Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Topiaries
Notes: Cleaning pruning tools before and after use on each plant strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.
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