Winter Gem Boxwood
Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Winter Gem'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Buxaceae
Plant Description: Winter Gem can be used as a hedge or a specimen plant. It has a dense, compact and mounded habit with small, shiny green leaves. During cold winters, the leaves and tender stems often suffer from winter burn, especially in exposed conditions. Affected branches must be pruned out in the spring. The spring blooms are insignificant, but fragrant. They are low maintenance but can take a heavy pruning.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 4-6' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Green, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Early Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - Apr
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Traditional Yet Thrifty
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
