Winter Gem Boxwood 1 Live Shrub – 1 Gallon Pot – Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'

Winter Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem') is a broadleaf evergreen shrub valued for its dense foliage, compact branching, and naturally rounded growth habit. Its small, glossy green leaves create a fine-textured appearance that makes it suitable for formal gardens, low hedges, foundation plantings, and ornamental landscape borders.

Throughout the growing season, Winter Gem Boxwood displays attractive green foliage. During colder weather, some leaves may develop bronze or yellow-green tones before returning to greener coloration in spring. Small, inconspicuous flowers may appear in spring, but the plant is primarily grown for its evergreen foliage and structured appearance. Its dense branching also makes it suitable for shaping and topiary-style landscape designs.

Winter Gem Boxwood generally performs best in full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. It prefers moderate moisture and benefits from protection against harsh winter winds and intense afternoon sunlight in warmer climates. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it a versatile choice for residential gardens, low borders, and decorative outdoor containers.

You will receive one live Winter Gem Boxwood shrub in a 1 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 1 Gallon.

Approx. 8 inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Form: Young nursery-grown evergreen shrub.

The plant is supplied as a young shrub rather than a mature landscape specimen. Actual branching, foliage density, leaf color, and overall appearance may vary according to nursery growth and seasonal conditions.

Winter Gem Boxwood is evergreen and typically retains its foliage throughout the year. Seasonal bronzing, minor leaf discoloration, or reduced growth during colder months can occur naturally. Plants may ship recently pruned or with minor seasonal foliage changes.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Winter Gem Boxwood

• Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'

• Cultivar: Winter Gem

• Quantity: 1 Live Shrub

• Pot Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Pot

• Shipping Height: Approx. 8 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Live Potted Evergreen Shrub

• Plant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Ornamental Shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Compact, dense, rounded, bushy

• Foliage Color: Glossy green; may develop bronze tones in winter

• Foliage Type: Evergreen

• Leaf Size: Small

• Flower Color: Greenish-yellow; inconspicuous

• Bloom Season: Spring

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 5–9

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate

• Landscape Uses: Low hedges, formal gardens, foundation plantings, borders, and topiary-style designs

• Container Suitability: Yes, suitable for outdoor containers with adequate drainage and root space

• Seasonal Condition: Evergreen; may display winter bronzing or recent pruning

One live Winter Gem Boxwood shrub (Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'), nursery growing medium, 1 gallon nursery container.

Pot Size: 1 Gallon

Shipping Height: Approx. 8 inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Form: Young nursery-grown evergreen shrub.