Shrubs

Buxus microphylla 'Franklin’s Gem'

Franklin’s Gem boxwood

Franklin’s Gem boxwood foliage, photographed under its registered synonym 'Nana'; not current Reminiscent stock. Photo: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Original photographer credit retained.

A slow-growing, rounded boxwood with fine-textured, glossy leaves. Summer green deepens to an olive tone during winter. Its broad, low shape works along foundations, in small hedges and in containers, with little pruning needed for an informal outline.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade; morning sun preferred
Mature size: 2–3 ft. tall × 3–4 ft. wide
Water: Even moisture; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–8

Sizes & prices

#2$44.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant; not browse-proof.
Wet soil: Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged ground.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Keep in mind: Not edible; keep clippings away from pets.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen.

Growing & care

Pruning: Little pruning required; tolerates light shaping for formal use.
Winter care: Shelter from drying winds; mulch without piling mulch against stems.

Sources & photo credits

Prides Corner Farms

Clemson Cooperative Extension

Photo: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Franklin’s Gem boxwood foliage, photographed under its registered synonym 'Nana'; not current Reminiscent stock. Photo: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web without enlargement. Original photographer credit retained.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.