- Winter gem boxwood
Botanical name: buxus microphylla var. Japonica ‘winter gem’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 3 ft in height and in width
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows no more than half of a foot per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the early spring
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: walkway border
Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: allow soil to particall dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-6-4 in the early spring
Best time to plant: late summer – early winter
Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil
Companion plants: pansies, meadow sage, junipers, roses, daylilies
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
