About This Product
Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem'
Common Name: Winter Gem Boxwood
A dense evergreen shrub commonly used for topiaries. Leaves are small, elliptic to oval, glossy, and dark green with lighter undersides. Foliage may turn bronze in winter. A cold hardy and pest resistant cultivar.
USDA Zone: Zones 5 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 3B - 24
Mature Height: 4 - 6 feet
Mature Width: Varies
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Regular