Buxus, Korean Boxwood 'Wintergreen'

Buxussinica var. insularis

Genus
Buxus (BUK-sus)
Synonym
Buxus microphylla var. koreana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Glencoe, Illinois

Hinsdale, Illinois

Cary, North Carolina

Jamestown, North Carolina

Wendell, North Carolina

Media, Pennsylvania

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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Naperville, IL | April 2022 | neutral

My boxwoods get very damaged during the winter here in Illinois -- big sections of yellowed leaves -- not sure if from wind and cold -- m...Read More

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Downingtown, PA | July 2015 | positive

The Wintergreen Korean Boxwood, Buxus microphylla koreana 'Winter Green' is an older cultivar that was one of the first cultivars to hold...Read More

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Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2009 | positive

Fertilize before new growth begins. Withstands heavy pruining, good for topiary work. Growth rate medium.

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