Winter Gem Boxwood

One of the easiest boxwoods to grow

Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'

Habit: Rounded

Height: 2-4'

Spread: 3-5'

Hardiness Zone: 5-7

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Type
Shrub

Foliage
Green

Light
Sun

Light
Mix of Sun & Shade

Description

This densely branched dwarf boxwood exhibits nice cold hardiness and a wonderful dark green foliage. It's a vigorous spreader and can benefit from a couple of light trims each season to encourage a neat, compact shape. 'Winter Gem' is one of the easiest of the Boxwoods to grow.

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Plant Characteristics

Performance

Great Garden Performance
Reliable Consumer Success
Easy to Grow
Low Maintenance
Multi-Season Interest
Improvement Over Existing Selections
Long Blooming

Special Features

Cool & Unique
Disease Resistant
Pest / Insect Resistant
Heat Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Fragrant Blooms
Cut / Dried Flowers
Cut Foliage/Stems

Functionality

Small, Urban Yards
Kid & Pet Friendly
Great in Containers
Edible Garden
Privacy Screening
Erosion Control
Wet Areas
Climbing

Wildlife & Environment

Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies / Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Non-Invasive
Low Water Usage / Drought Tolerant
Native / Nativar

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