
Buxus microphylla japonica ‘Grejade’ ~ Baby Jade™ Boxwood
Baby Jade Boxwood is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense, finely textured upright habit. Its lush small dark green foliage stays green in winter. Insignificant cream flowers bloom in spring. Grows best in partial shade and moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. A carefree plant that is drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 2’ - 3' Spread: 2’ - 3’ Spacing: 2.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: N/A Season of Interest: Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. Shows good resistance to leaf miner, psyllids and mites. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Lilac, Coneflower, Maiden Grass IMAGES: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 080103-1259 Buxus microphylla var. japonica, C