About This Product
Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem'
Common Name: Winter Gem Boxwood
An evergreen, rounded shrub with dense, small green leaves that may take on bronze tones in cold weather. Tiny yellow-green spring flowers are not showy. Its compact growth responds well to clipping, making it useful for low hedges, borders, formal gardens, and topiary. It grows best in rich, well-drained soil with steady moisture.
USDA Zone: Zones 3 - 9, 14 - 24
Sunset Zone: Zones 5 - 9
Mature Height: 3 - 4 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 4 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Partial Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
