Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem'

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Boxwood, Winter Gem Hardy

 
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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

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.