Winter Gem Boxwood Plant - Compact Evergreen Shrub with Glossy Green Foliage, Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’

Winter Gem Boxwood is an evergreen shrub known for its dense foliage and rounded growth habit. Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’ is commonly grown in hedges, borders, and landscape plantings for its structured form and year-round greenery. This plant develops a compact, rounded habit with small glossy green leaves that may take on a light bronze tint in cooler seasons. It performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and is suitable for formal and natural garden designs.

• Dense evergreen shrub with rounded habit
• Small glossy green foliage
• Seasonal bronze tint in cooler weather
• Suitable for hedges and borders
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

Common Name: Winter Gem Boxwood
Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’
Plant Type: Live Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial (shrub)
Flower/Fruit Color: Greenish flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Moderate watering
USDA Zone: 5–9