Wintergreen Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla Wintergreen- Evergreen Shrub for Garden Borders & Hedges | Pet-Friendly, Low Maintenance, Container & Indoor Plant 3 Gallon

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Pot Size 3 Gallon 3 Gallon (1 count)

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Wintergreen' Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'

Description

A dense, compact evergreen shrub featuring small, glossy green leaves. Ideal for hedges and borders, it maintains its lush appearance year-round with proper care.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for formal garden borders, topiary, container planting, and creating low-maintenance hedges in residential landscapes.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Wintergreen' Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'
Common Name: Wintergreen' Korean Boxwood
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-4 ft in height with a similar spread, slow to moderate growth rate
Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Bloom Time: No significant flowers, primarily valued for foliage
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Attracts Pollinators: No
Indoor Friendly: Yes, in bright light
Container Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Non-toxic
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: Not typically used as cut flower
Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Prefers well-drained soil, plant in spring or fall
Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, but not waterlogged
Soil Type: Loamy, slightly acidic to neutral
Humidity: Tolerant of standard humidity levels
Pruning Instructions: Light pruning to maintain shape in late winter or early spring
Winter Care: Protect from harsh cold winds; mulching recommended in colder zones
Planting Depth: Set the root ball slightly above surrounding soil level
Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring
Special Care: Mulch around base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds