Winter Gem Boxwood
Winter Gem Boxwood is a versatile, evergreen shrub prized for its compact growth and year-round vibrant green foliage. Known for maintaining its lush color even during the coldest months, this Buxus microphylla variety is ideal for creating hedges, borders, or formal garden designs. Reaching a mature height of 2 to 4 feet, Winter Gem offers a dense, rounded shape that can be easily pruned and shaped to suit any landscape design. Its adaptability and minimal maintenance make it a popular choice for residential and commercial gardens.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Winter Gem Boxwood is highly adaptable to various soil types as long as they are well-drained. It performs well in zones 5-9, and its excellent cold tolerance makes it a great choice for regions that experience harsh winters. Whether you’re using it as a low hedge, topiary, or foundation planting, this boxwood holds its shape beautifully, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain its neat appearance. Its evergreen foliage also makes it a perfect companion for seasonal plantings, providing a rich backdrop to flowering plants and shrubs.
In addition to its visual appeal, Winter Gem Boxwood is deer-resistant, making it an ideal choice for landscapes in deer-prone areas. It is also relatively low-maintenance, needing only moderate watering during dry spells and a light application of fertilizer in spring to promote healthy growth. With its year-round beauty, hardiness, and ease of care, Winter Gem Boxwood is a reliable, elegant addition to any landscape, providing timeless greenery and structure.
