Buxus Winter Gem

Enjoy dependable year-round structure with a compact boxwood that returns to bright green early each spring. Winter Gem Boxwood forms a neat, low-growing evergreen shrub with small rich green leaves. Cold weather may bring a gold-bronze cast, but the foliage is among the first boxwoods to regain its fresh green color as spring arrives.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
• Mature Height: 4'–6'
• Mature Width: 4'–6'
• Spacing: 5'
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Varies by cultivar

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem'
• Common Name: Winter Gem Boxwood
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
• Season of Interest: Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Compact and Low-Growing
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers may attract pollinators

Key Features

• Early spring green-up
• Rich green evergreen foliage
• Neat formal habit
• Responds well to pruning
• Reliable landscape performer

Landscape Uses

• Hedges
• Borders
• Foundation plantings
• Containers
• Formal gardens

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in well-drained soil and avoid locations where water remains after rainfall.
• Provide regular water during the first growing season.
• In hot southern climates, afternoon shade can help reduce foliage burn.
• Prune lightly after the spring growth flush if shaping is needed.
• Maintain airflow around the plant and remove damaged growth promptly.

Companion Plants

• Hydrangea Little Lime®
• Encore® Azalea Autumn Empress®
• Nandina Gulf Stream
• Juniper Blue Rug
• Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.