Winter Gem Boxwood is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet tall and wide. It is grown in zones 5-9 and should be pruned annually to maintain its desired shape.
- Bloom color - Yellowish-green
- Bloom Time: April
- Height - 2-3 ft
- Width - 2-3 ft
- Hardiness zone- 5-9
- Full sun to part shade
- Evergreen
Buxus sinica var. insularis, commonly called Korean littleleaf boxwood, is a dense, compact, many-branched, broad, mounded evergreen shrub with a loose and open habit. A slow grower (to 1.5" per year) which is typically grown as a 2-2.5' tall shrub with a larger spread, but which can reach 5' tall after 25 years if not pruned lower. An extremely hardy variety that is a good choice for northern climates. Apetalous, greenish yellow flowers (separate male and female flowers on the same plant) appear in spring. Flowers are sparse and insignificant, but quite fragrant. Small, ovate, light yellowish green to medium green leaves (to 3/4" long). Formerly known as and sometimes still sold as Buxus microphylla var. koreana.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring. We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture."
Growing Zones: 5-9
| Mature Height: | 2 to 3Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun toPart Shade |
| Mature width: | 2 to 3 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Buxus microphylla var. japonica |
| Bloom Time | April |
