‘Winter Gem’

Boxwood

Buxus sinica var. insularis

'Winter Gem'

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Hardy
Disease resistant
Deer resistant

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: Especially popular for low hedges, thanks to its habit and hardiness, 'Winter Gem' boxwood has shown good resistance to boxwood blight. Its foliage bronzes heavily in winter, but returns to green in spring.

USDA Zone: 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height: 2 - 3'
Width: 3 - 4'
Finish Time: 2 seasons
Type: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Early spring
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4"

General Care

Soil

Boxwood prefers neutral to alkaline soil; well-drained soils are a must. Benefits greatly from a 1" layer of mulch. Avoid compacted sites.

Pruning

Boxwood does not typically require pruning as a matter of course, but if plants are being used for clipped hedging or topiary, do so in late spring or early summer, after the new growth has emerged. Avoid cutting into thick stems.

Uses

Hedges; borders; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Boxwood is one of the most shade tolerant and deer resistant shrubs. Minimize winter damage by providing late season irrigation if weather is dry, and installing a layer of mulch. This is especially recommended for plants spending winter in containers.

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Buxus, Common name: Boxwood, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage