Buxus, Littleleaf Boxwood, Japanese Boxwood 'Winter Gem'

Buxusmicrophylla

Genus
Buxus (BUK-sus)
Species
microphylla (my-kro-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
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:

Huntsville, Alabama

Beaumont, California

Carlsbad, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Jacksonville, Florida

Maitland, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Belleville, Illinois

Bloomington, Indiana

Terre Haute, Indiana

Princeton, Kansas

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Tecumseh, Michigan

Wyckoff, New Jersey

Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbiana, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Perry, Ohio

Okatie, South Carolina

Edgewood, Texas

Princeton, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

South Jordan, Utah

Cambridge, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Downingtown, PA | July 2015 | neutral

Another of the Sheridan hybrids from Sheridan Nursery in Ontario, Canada of Korean X Common Boxwood. It has a rounded form and only gets ...Read More

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Northeast region, NJ (Zone 6b) | April 2013 | positive

Found our Winter Gems stay green in shade but the ones in sun bronze up a little...although not terrible. 'Winter Gem' has been one of th...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | positive

Many boxwoods turn bronzy in winter but 'Winter Gem' stays bright, shiny green. The new leaves emerge yellowish-green then turn bright g...Read More

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