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Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem'

Winter Gem Hardy Boxwood

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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

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

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:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.