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Buxus
Wintergreen Boxwood
Wintergreen Boxwood is a carefree evergreen shrub with a loose, open habit. Its lush small leaves are a medium green that holds its color in winter. Insignificant but fragrant flowers sparsely bloom in spring. Grows best in partial shade and moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
Type: |
Shrub |
Height: |
2’ - 4’ |
Spread: |
4’ - 5’ |
Spacing: |
4’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
Season of Interest: |
Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. Shows good resistance to leaf miner, psyllids and mites.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilac, Coneflower, Maiden Grass
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus microphylla koreana Winter Green 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus sinica var. insularis Wintergreen 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Photos by cultivar413 (3) 160725 356 Chi Bot Gdn Crescent Gdn, (4) Chicago Botanic Gdn, Crescent Gdn 180721 131
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.