Description
Add classic structure and year-round beauty to your landscape with the Winter Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. koreana 'Winter Gem'). This compact, rounded evergreen shrub grows to about 6 feet tall and wide, making it the ideal choice for small garden spaces, borders, formal hedges, or elegant topiary designs. Its lush, glossy green foliage takes on a bronze hue in winter, adding seasonal interest and color.
Winter Gem thrives in full sun to partial shade and performs best in well-draining soil kept evenly moist. Hardy in zones 5–9, it adapts well to a wide range of climates. Easy to maintain and highly responsive to pruning, this shrub is perfect for shaping and structuring your landscape with minimal effort. Whether used alone or in group plantings, Winter Gem Boxwood brings charm, structure, and timeless elegance to any garden setting.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Buxus Microphylla Var. Koreana Winter Gem
Light: full sun – partial shade
Watering: keep soil moist but not soggy
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 9
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (6') , width (6')
Blooming Season: n/a
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