Boxwood Wintergem

Boxwood Wintergem offers fine-textured evergreen foliage that responds well to shaping. Its dense, rounded habit makes it a useful choice for foundation, low hedge, edging, formal garden. Plant it in full sun to part shade; afternoon shade preferred in hot climates. Water needs: average; well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 3–4 ft tall by 3–4 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Buxus microphylla japonica 'wintergem'
• Light: Full sun to part shade; afternoon shade preferred in hot climates
• USDA zones: 5–9
• Mature height: 3–4 ft
• Mature width: 3–4 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Bloom / feature color: Medium green foliage
• Bloom / interest season: Year-round
• Water: Average; well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Dense, rounded
• Landscape uses: Foundation, low hedge, edging, formal garden
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.