Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Winter Gem' Common Name: Winter Gem Japanese Boxwood Garden Size: 4-6 feet tall by 4-6 feet wide (if left in natural form) Growth Rate: Moderate USDA Zone: 5-9 Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.
The Winter Gem Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Winter Gem,' is a timeless and versatile evergreen shrub that brings year-round beauty and reliability to landscapes. Winter Gem Boxwood is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary. ‘Winter Gem’ is very resistant to boxwood leafminer and very tolerant to boxwood blight.
buxus winter gem, It has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly. The mature height of the Boxwood Winter Gem Shrub is less than 4 feet, with a mature width of 48 inches. The average shipping height is around 15 inches. Winter Gem Japanese Boxwood is the ‘go-to’ boxwood for colder areas of the country. Much more hardy than other boxwoods, it will stay fresh and green all winter, even with temperatures falling to minus 20.
buxus winter gem, Winter Gem is a compact low-growing evergreen shrub. Its lush small leaves are a bright, rich green that gains a gold-bronze hue in cold winters but is one of the first Boxwood to regain its green… An exceptionally cold and heat-hardy Boxwood for USDA Zones 5-9, 'Winter Gem' is prized for its dense, attractive, small-leaved foliage and high versatility in the landscape.
