Wintergreen Boxwood

Wintergreen Boxwood Shrubs Also Known as Buxus sinica var. insularis

Wintergreen Boxwood shrubs are short evergreen plants that are easy to trim and shape. They are commonly planted as edgers to create visual lines along property boundaries or near exterior walls.

Size and Growth

Height and Spread

This broadleaf evergreen grows slowly and can reach up to five feet tall. It grows almost as broad as it does tall, making it ideal for privacy hedges.

Cold Tolerance

Wintergreen Boxwood can tolerate the coldest temperatures, surviving even in harsh winters.

Foliage and Flowers

Leaves

The shrubs have lush, broad leaves that turn a medium waxy green in spring, adding beauty to your landscape.

Flowers

They produce tiny yellow flowers that emit a pleasant fragrance. The flowers can be trimmed if desired, or left to enhance sculpted hedges aesthetically.

Growing Conditions and Care

Sunlight

This shrub can grow in full sun or partial shade.

Soil and Water

Plant it in well-drained, moist soil. Mulch helps retain root moisture.

Fertilization

Fertilize annually with a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer to maintain healthy growth.