Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem'
Winter Gem Hardy Boxwood
Description
This 4-6' shrub has a slow growth rate, and will become either an informal hedge, or, with pruning, a formal hedge or standard topiary. Its small, compact foliage is bright green during the summer. The 'WInter Gem' best retains its winter color. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Hedge, Topiary, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.