Wintergreen Boxwood - Buxus sinica var.insularis 'Wintergreen'

Wintergreen Boxwood is popular for hedges and formal garden designs due to its dense, glossy green foliage and rounded growth habit. It is a small evergreen shrub. It is a popular evergreen shrub commonly used in landscaping for its outstanding attributes. This compact and versatile plant hails from the Buxaceae family and is native to Japan and Korea. Its name is derived from its glossy, dark green leaves, which retain their vibrant color throughout the winter months, making it an attractive option for providing year-round interest in gardens and landscapes.

The Classic Appeal of Wintergreen Boxwood 

It is an excellent option for landscapers looking for a medium-sized shrub. This plant consists of narrow, deep brown stems with a thick coating of small, green leaves. It can grow to around three feet in height and five feet in width. This plant's dense hedges and elegant appearance allow it to work well in any area where you want a traditional shrub.

Attractive Leaves of Wintergreen Boxwood

The main appeal of this plant is its extensive greenery. The entire shrub contains small, oval-shaped leaves that grow every inch or two along the plant's stems. The leaves have a smooth appearance, minimal veining, and a very regular shape. They're a deep green color, one shade darker than emerald green. This thick mass of green leaves gives the shrub a very even appearance, making it a lovely backdrop for other items in your landscape. It has an understated elegance that can complement any location.

Enhance Your Landscape With Wintergreen Boxwoods

It is a favorite of gardeners because it is happy to take on whatever shape you desire. Many people like to trim this shrub into tidy cubes or orbs that line their fences, sidewalks, and walls. Some gardeners also enjoy pruning it into cones or other decorative shapes to create an eye-catching focal point on the landscape. If you prefer to leave it natural, it creates dense, oval shrubs that are an excellent filler for tree borders or more extensive flowerbeds.

Lush Color All Year Round With This Evergreen

As you can tell from the name of it, one of its main characteristics is its ability to stay green throughout the winter. As an evergreen, this shrub looks bright and beautiful no matter the time of year. It doesn't change colors in fall, and its leaves won't fall off in the winter. Instead, it provides a touch of brilliant green to your landscape every season. This cheerful burst of greenery can keep your garden lively throughout the year.

How Fast Do They Grow?

They are slow to moderately fast growing, reaching only 2- to 4 inches in height per year. These hardy shrubs, if well taken care of, can grow to a standard height of between 3-4 feet and are therefore recommended for low hedges and decoration borders.

What conditions do they need to grow?

They do best in part-to-full sun and like loamy soil with neutral pH. The animal obviously wants to live somewhere it can get away from gusts of wind and freezing temperatures.

 How often should I water them?

For the growing season, water them deeply every week, and maybe more frequently if the weather is hot and dry. It is important not to water your shrubs too frequently; however, the soil must be moist every time- most especially for the newly planted ones.

What kind of fertilizer do they require?

Fertilizer is also important for them; use an organic slow-release fertilizer of choice with NPK; nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium of 10:10:10 being recommended. Fertilize in early Spring and avoid applying fertilizer in Fall to avoid creating new growth that will be killed by frost.

How Do I Make Mine Grow Bigger?

For the purpose of getting large and strong wintergreen boxwoods be very careful while choosing the site; it should be rich in nutrients and have good drainage and Sunlight. For effective airflow, there is always the need to trim weaker branches that may be growing close to the main stem.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Under 10 Feet

Care

Wintergreen Boxwood thrives with regular watering, especially during dry periods. Trim as needed to preserve form and remove dead or damaged branches. To support healthy growth, fertilize annually with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Reproduction

Wintergreen Boxwood spreads slowly, forming dense, compact, evergreen mounds.

Plant bare-root shrubs during the more excellent spring or fall months, from November through April. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root system and slightly more profound than its height. Position the shrub so that the top of the roots is level with the ground, and put back the soil dug over the roots. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring the mulch does not touch the shrub's stem. Water regularly, especially during the first year, to establish strong roots. Prune shrubs as needed to promote healthy growth. In the spring, fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer suited to the specific needs of the shrub.

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