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Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'-Compact evergreen shrub-Year-round garden interest 5 Gallon

Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'-Compact evergreen shrub-Year-round garden interest 5 Gallon

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Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'

Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'

Description

Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen', commonly known as Wintergreen Korean Boxwood, is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, lush foliage. It retains its vibrant green color throughout the winter, making it an excellent choice for year-round interest in the garden.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary. It can also be used in containers or as a foundation planting. Its dense foliage makes it perfect for creating privacy screens or formal garden designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'
  • Common Name Common Name: Wintergreen Korean Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 2-4 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant flowers
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other boxwoods, hollies, and azaleas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as boxwood leafminer and treat accordingly
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