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14 paź 2024 · Learn how to care for Wintergreen Boxwood (Buxus sinica var. insularis ‘Wintergreen’) in this comprehensive guide. Discover sunlight, watering, and soil needs for this cold-hardy evergreen shrub. Perfect for hedges, borders, and USDA zones 5-9, it offers year-round greenery with low maintenance.
‘Wintergreen’ is a wonderful, carefree boxwood cultivar. The dainty foliage and compact size are perfect for smaller gardens and containers. The shrub has a naturally dense, rounded habit and should rarely require pruning to maintain a tidy shape.
Discover the secrets to growing beautiful and hardy wintergreen boxwoods in your landscape. Glover Nursery shares expert tips on planting, care, and maintenance for these versatile evergreen shrubs.
The Wintergreen Boxwood, Buxus sinica var. Insularis ‘Wintergreen’, is a cold tolerant, slow growing broadleaf evergreen can be planted individually or in containers as an accent. These are perfect for growing evergreen hedges and garden borders.
26 maj 2024 · Maintain the health and shape of the wintergreen boxwood by regularly pruning it in early spring before new growth starts. Use sharp, clean pruning tools to remove any dead, damaged, or overgrown branches, and shape the plant as desired to encourage dense growth.
Thin plants and remove dead/damaged branches annually to improve air circulation. In USDA Zone 5, this boxwood is best sited in a sheltered location which protects it in winter from strong winds and full sun.
During winter, remove snow accumulations on Wintergreen Boxwoods to minimize branch damage. How Big Does Wintergreen Boxwood Get? Wintergreen Boxwoods are slow growing boxwoods reaching a height of 2 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide.
