Online Orchards 1 Gal. Winter Gem Boxwood Shrub Beautiful, Hardy, Especially Colorful in Winter
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Pre-potted perennial shrub grows in USDA zones 5 to 9
Boxwood is resistant to insects and diseases
Best planted from fall to spring in landscapes
Recommended pot size for mature growth: 12 Inches (Medium)
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This evergreen has a bit of a romantic history: its hardwood was used in ancient times for making boxes and small containers in its native Japan. The Winter Gem Boxwood is extremely versatile in its uses and is now prized for its dense foliage. It can be sheared into low hedges, topiaries, planted within simple or ornate parterres and define borders in a landscape. Additionally, cuttings from boxwoods like Winter Gem are regaining their ancient popularity for modern uses such as seasonal spring wreaths. Over winter, the foliage of Winter Gem Boxwood may turn a golden-bronze, however, it is 1 of the first plants to become green in the spring. This plant thrives in partial to full sun in hardiness zones 5-9. It grows best in well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Left unsheared, it can grow to 4 ft. to 6 ft. tall and wide. Easy to care for with a moderate growth rate, you’re sure to be pleased with this versatile cultivar.
- Plant is shipped at a height between 12 and 24 inches
- Winter gem is widely adaptable, being cold-hardy as well as drought, heat, humidity and deer resistant
- Winter gem boxwood is evergreen, providing year-round interest
- Dense foliage makes this shrub ideal for a low to medium sized hedge
- Winter gem boxwood is also a perfect plant for parterres or borders to define garden spaces
- Easy to shape as a topiary or cone for beautiful winter containers flanking an entryway
| Additional Characteristics | Deer Resistant,Disease Resistant,Drought Tolerant,Erosion Control,Insect Resistant,Prepotted,Salt Tolerant |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
| Mature Height (in.) | 48 in. |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer,Insects,Mice,Mosquitos,Rabbits,Raccoons,Rodents,Spiders,Squirrels |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees,Birds,Bluebirds,Butterflies,Cardinals,Hummingbirds,Pollinators,Robins,Sparrows |
| Water Requirements | Twice a week |
| Sun Tolerance | Sun or Shade |
| Shrub Height Range (Ft.) | 4-5 Ft. |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 24 |
| Optimal Soil Condition | Neutral |
| Number of plants included (Pack-Size) | 1 |
| Growth Habit | Shrub |
| Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
| Fragrance | Fragrant |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Container Type | Container |
| Container Size | 1 Gallon(s) |
| Common Name Family | Boxwood |
| Botanical Name | Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem' |
| Blossom Color Family | White |
| Bloom Season | Fall,Summer |
| Best Time to Plant | Fall to Spring |
| Average Shipping Height (in.) | 12 in |
| Mature Width (in.) | 24 in. |
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