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    Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'

    Also Known As

    • Buxus microphylla 'Koreana Winter Green'
    • Buxus microphylla var. koreana 'Wintergreen'
    • Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergreen'
    • Korean Boxwood

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen' plant details

    Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: buxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: bonsai, container plant, fragrant, hedge, topiary, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Broad-leaved evergreen that keeps a nice green color on its small leaves throughout the year. Does especially well in colder climates.

    By: Garden World

    This hardy form of the English "box" is named for the green color it keeps all winter when most varieties turn bronzy. PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen' plant

    How to Grow Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Buxus sempervirens 'Graham Blandy'

    aka American Boxwood, Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-15'

    Width: 1'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Graham Blandy' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'

    aka Variegata Common Box, Variegata English Box, Variegated Boxwood, Variegated English Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' foliage by plant lust
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    Buxus sempervirens 'Waterfall'

    aka Waterfall Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9a

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Waterfall' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks'

    aka Curly Locks Boxwood, Curly Locks Chinese Box, Curly Locks Japanese Box, Curly Locks Korean Box, Littleleaf Box

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' foliage by plant lust
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    Buxus harlandii

    aka Harland Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30"-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus harlandii foliage by Karl Gercens III
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