Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'
- Common Name
- Winter Gem Boxwood Globe
- Mature Height
- 3–5 ft
- Mature Width
- 3–5 ft
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Sun Requirements
- Flexible
Shrubs
Winter Gem Boxwood Globe
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'
This versatile evergreen shrub features a naturally globe-shaped habit that requires minimal pruning to maintain its tidy appearance. Its dense, rich green foliage provides year-round structure, making it an excellent choice for formal hedges, container plantings, or as a refined garden accent. It is a reliable, low-maintenance plant that thrives in a variety of landscape settings.
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Plant Information
Description
- This versatile evergreen shrub features a naturally globe-shaped habit that requires minimal pruning to maintain its tidy appearance. Its dense
- rich green foliage provides year-round structure
- making it an excellent choice for formal hedges
- container plantings
- or as a refined garden accent. It is a reliable
- low-maintenance plant that thrives in a variety of landscape settings.
This 10-gallon specimen offers an established, mature look for immediate impact in your garden design.
Uses
- Formal hedges
- container accents
- foundation plantings
- topiary
- and garden borders.
Key Features
- Naturally globe-shaped
- evergreen
- deer-resistant
- and excellent for formal 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.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 3–4 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 3–4 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 1.5–2 ft apart
- Trees
- 3–5 ft apart
- Accent / Specialty
- 3–5 ft apart
- Vines
- 3–4 ft apart
Care
Water regularly during the first growing season. Prune in late spring or early summer to maintain shape. Avoid cultivating near the base due to shallow roots.
- Water Needs
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low to 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.
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