Winter Gem Boxwood

Winter Gem Boxwood is a compact evergreen with glossy green leaves that hold color even through winter. It’s perfect for tidy hedges, borders, and formal garden designs.
Plant Type
Perennial
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
Max Height
6 feet
Max Spread
6 feet

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Winter Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’) is a cold-hardy, rounded boxwood with rich green foliage that turns slightly bronze in winter, then greens up again in spring. This slow-growing shrub is easy to shape and ideal for low hedges, foundation beds, and formal borders. It’s deer-resistant, low-maintenance, and performs well in full sun to part shade. Winter Gem tolerates pruning exceptionally well, making it a go-to choice for creating clean lines and year-round structure in the landscape.

This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen foliage with slight winter bronze tint

Landscape Uses:

Hedges, borders, foundation plantings, containers

Allergy Considerations:

Low

Kid/Pet Safety:

Non-toxic

Mess Factor:

Low — minimal leaf drop

Maintenance Level:

Low to moderate — light pruning to maintain shape

This section covers practical care information for homeowners.

Water Needs:

High — rarely browsed

Soil Tolerance:

Well-drained soil; avoid soggy conditions

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate once established

Deer Resistance:

High — rarely browsed

Pest/Disease Resistance:

Moderate — watch for boxwood blight and leaf miner

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