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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'

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

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Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Hedge, Topiary, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.