Evergreen Shrubs (Non-Flowering) – 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