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RedCrocus Wintergreen Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla Evergreen Shrub Compact, Low Maintenance, Ideal for Hedges, Topiary, Gardens, Containers 5 Gallon

RedCrocus Wintergreen Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla Evergreen Shrub Compact, Low Maintenance, Ideal for Hedges, Topiary, Gardens, Containers 5 Gallon

Regular price $220.00 USD
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SKU:nse4743-redcrocus

Wintergreen' Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'

Description

The Wintergreen' Korean Boxwood is a dense, evergreen shrub characterized by small, glossy, dark green foliage. It is valued for its compact growth habit and adaptability to various landscape settings.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for hedges, topiary, foundation plantings, and container gardening. Suitable for formal and informal garden designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Wintergreen' Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Wintergreen' Korean Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 feet tall with a spread of 2 feet; slow to moderate growth rate.
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-8
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen, small, glossy leaves
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Rarely flowers, generally year-round foliage interest
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Keep away from pets if ingestion causes issues
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Other shade-tolerant plants, low-maintenance perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Space 2 feet apart for hedges.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Well-draining loam or sandy soil
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Moderate humidity preferred
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Light pruning in early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and heavy snow; apply mulch in late fall
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Feed with balanced slow-release fertilizer annually in spring
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Avoid heavy clipping that can stress the plant; frost protection in colder zones if needed
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