✦AIPlant Details
- Botanical Name
- Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'
- Common Name
- Winter Gem Boxwood Cone
- Mature Height
- 5–15 ft
- Mature Width
- 3–8 ft
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Sun Requirements
- Flexible
Shrubs
Winter Gem Boxwood Cone
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'
This elegant Boxwood Cone features dense, glossy green foliage that maintains its beauty throughout all four seasons. Its compact, upright habit makes it an ideal choice for formal topiary, container gardening, or as a striking focal point flanking entryways. Highly tolerant of shearing, this plant is easily maintained in its signature conical shape with minimal effort.
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Plant Information
Description
- This elegant Boxwood Cone features dense
- glossy green foliage that maintains its beauty throughout all four seasons. Its compact
- upright habit makes it an ideal choice for formal topiary
- container gardening
- or as a striking focal point flanking entryways. Highly tolerant of shearing
- this plant is easily maintained in its signature conical shape with minimal effort.
This 10-gallon specimen is already established in a formal cone shape, providing an instant, professional look to your garden or entryway.
Uses
- Formal gardens
- topiary
- container gardening
- entryway accents
- and architectural focal points.
Key Features
- Evergreen foliage
- formal conical shape
- deer resistant
- excellent for containers
- and highly tolerant of pruning.
Planting
- Plant in well-drained
- fertile soil. Ensure the root ball is level with the soil surface and provide adequate space for air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 2–4 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 3–4 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 1.5–2 ft apart
- Trees
- 4–8 ft apart
- Accent / Specialty
- 3–4 ft apart
Care
Trim 1-2 times per year to maintain the conical shape. Water regularly during dry spells and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Monitor for common boxwood pests and ensure good air circulation.
- Water Needs
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Drought Tolerance
- Moderate
Plant Information Disclaimer
Plant characteristics, growth rates, mature sizes, spacing, care requirements, and other horticultural information provided on this page may be AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. Actual plant performance can vary based on climate, soil, water, sunlight, planting conditions, maintenance, and other environmental factors. Information may contain errors or may not apply to your specific conditions. We recommend confirming important planting, care, and selection decisions with a VN Nursery representative or qualified landscape professional before relying on this information.
✦ AI — AI-generated image used for illustrative purposes. Actual plants may vary.
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