Buxus Winter Gem, 3 Gallon

Winter Gem is a compact low-growing evergreen shrub. Its lush small leaves are a bright, rich green that gains a gold-bronze hue in cold winters but is one of the first Boxwood to regain its green color in early spring. Winter Gem Boxwood has a neat form that is good for formal hedges. Preferssunnytopartial shadeareas in well-drained soils. A carefree plant that is drought tolerant once established.To learn more about Winter Gem Boxwood read this blog post.Type: ShrubHeight: 4’ - 6’ Spread: 4’ - 6’Spacing: 5’USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9Culture: Full Sun, Part SunBloom Color: N/ASeason of Interest: Year-RoundMAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant, needs well-drained soil. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.COMPANION PLANTS:Gayfeather, Spirea, AzaleaIMAGES:Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus microphylla Winter Gem 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus microphylla Winter Gem 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Photos by cultivar413, (3) 160722 175 Chi Bot Gdn Crescent Gdn, (4) 161019 026 Chi Bot Gdn Crescent Gdn, (5) Photoset by F. D. Richards, Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' (Boxwood) Photo by F.D.Richards, 2020, (2) Clinton Michigan Spring*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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• Compact Evergreen Shrub: Winter Gem Boxwood is a low-growing evergreen shrub with lush small leaves in bright, rich green that develops a gold-bronze hue in cold winters
• Light Requirements: Thrives in sunny to partial shade areas with well-drained soils for optimal growth and foliage development
• Low Maintenance Care: Drought tolerant once established and requires minimal upkeep, making it a carefree addition to your landscape
• Versatile Landscaping Uses: Suitable for formal hedges, borders, foundation plantings, woodland gardens, containers, and group plantings with companion plants like Gayfeather, Spirea, and Azalea
• Seasonal Color Transformation: One of the first Boxwood varieties to regain its vibrant green color in early spring after winter dormancy
• Mature Size Specifications: Reaches a height and spread of 4 to 6 feet with recommended spacing of 5 feet between plants for proper growth
• Hardy Growing Zones: Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9, providing year-round seasonal interest in a wide range of climates