• Buxus Winter Gem (0304)

Winter Gem Boxwood

One of the easiest boxwoods to grow


Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'

Habit: Rounded

Height: 2-4'

Spread: 3-5'

Hardiness Zone: 5-7

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Type
Shrub

Foliage
Green

Light
Sun

Light
Mix of Sun & Shade

Description

This densely branched dwarf boxwood exhibits nice cold hardiness and a wonderful dark green foliage. It's a vigorous spreader and can benefit from a couple of light trims each season to encourage a neat, compact shape. 'Winter Gem' is one of the easiest of the Boxwoods to grow.


Plant Characteristics

Performance

  • Great Garden Performance
  • Reliable Consumer Success
  • Easy to Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Multi-Season Interest
  • Improvement Over Existing Selections
  • Long Blooming

Special Features

  • Cool & Unique
  • Disease Resistant
  • Pest / Insect Resistant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Cold Tolerant
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Fragrant Blooms
  • Cut / Dried Flowers
  • Cut Foliage/Stems

Functionality

  • Small, Urban Yards
  • Kid & Pet Friendly
  • Great in Containers
  • Edible Garden
  • Privacy Screening
  • Erosion Control
  • Wet Areas
  • Climbing

Wildlife & Environment

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies / Hummingbirds
  • Deer Resistant
  • Non-Invasive
  • Low Water Usage / Drought Tolerant
  • Native / Nativar

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Zipcode 29201
Zone 8
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