Boxwood

Buxus Wintergreen

Add relaxed evergreen structure and reliable winter color with an adaptable boxwood for hedges and foundations. Wintergreen Boxwood develops a loose, open habit with small medium-green leaves that hold their color well through winter. It responds well to pruning when a tighter hedge or more formal shape is preferred.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
• Mature Height: 2'–4'
• Mature Width: 4'–5'
• Spacing: 4'
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Varies by cultivar

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'
• Common Name: Wintergreen Boxwood
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Season of Interest: Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Loose and Open
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers may attract pollinators

Key Features

• Reliable winter foliage color
• Adaptable growth habit
• Responds well to pruning
• Drought tolerant once established
• Useful for hedges and foundations

Landscape Uses

• Hedges
• Foundation plantings
• Borders
• Woodland gardens
• Containers

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 Angel®
• Nandina Gulf Stream
• Juniper Parsoni
• 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.