Wintergreen Boxwood
Best low-maintenance evergreen for gardeners seeking structured, pest-resistant landscape borders.
The Wintergreen Boxwood from Proven Winners is a hardy, slow-growing evergreen shrub that provides year-round deep green color and structure to your landscape. It's ideal for formal gardens, hedges, or containers, offering excellent adaptability for shaping or natural growth. This resilient shrub resists common pests and is unappealing to deer and rabbits, ensuring your garden remains pristine. Its low maintenance needs and ability to thrive in full sun make it a versatile choice for defining borders or adding a touch of elegance to any outdoor space.
$34.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-12%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
49
/ -
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round vibrant greenery in cold climates
- Landscapers creating precise formal hedges and intricate topiary designs
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer populations
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage fungal disease prevention protocols
- Plant owners seeking low-maintenance shrubs without pest control needs
- Gardeners with heavy clay soil or poor drainage conditions
Performance breakdown
Hardiness and Resilience
Thrives across a wide range of climates with minimal environmental stress.
Maintenance Requirements
Slow growth habit keeps pruning needs manageable for busy gardeners.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits while resisting common landscape diseases.
Versatility of Use
Adapts perfectly to formal hedges, container planting, or standalone topiary.
Foliage Consistency
Maintains a rich, deep green aesthetic throughout every season.
Growth Predictability
Upright habit ensures a clean, uniform structure in any landscape design.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-9
Mature Height
4.0 feet
Mature Spread
4.0 feet
Exposure
Full Sun
Scientific Name
Buxus sinica var. Insularis ‘Wintergreen’
Shrub Type
Evergreen
Watering Requirement
Average
Habit
Upright
Features
- Year-round green foliage
- Excellent for shaping and topiary
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Resists common pests and diseases
- Slow growing and low maintenance
- Adapts well to pruning
- Ideal for hedges and borders
- Container friendly
What customers say
Consumers overwhelmingly value the Wintergreen Boxwood for its superior reliability and aesthetic quality. Gardeners consistently praise its exceptional winter color retention, noting the foliage stays a vibrant deep green, successfully avoiding bronzing seen in other cultivars. Its naturally dense, compact growth habit simplifies maintenance, making it ideal for formal hedging and borders. Reviewers also cite the robust health of plants upon arrival, reflecting strong nursery quality. While the initial cost is premium and growth is naturally slow, the consensus confirms this boxwood is a worthwhile investment. Its hardiness and dependable performance deliver lasting landscape structure and beauty.
Know before you buy
This shrub reaches a mature height and spread of approximately 4 feet. Its slow growth rate makes it easy to maintain at this size with minimal pruning.
Yes, the Wintergreen Boxwood is container-friendly. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate the root system as the plant matures.
Yes, this specific variety is known for being unappealing to both deer and rabbits. While no plant is entirely immune if food sources are scarce, it is a reliable choice for gardens prone to browsing wildlife.
Because it is a slow-growing evergreen, it requires very little maintenance. It responds well to pruning if you prefer a formal, shaped look, but it can also be left to grow naturally with minimal intervention.
The Wintergreen Boxwood performs best in full sun. While it is adaptable, providing full sun exposure will help maintain its dense, deep green foliage throughout the year.
This variety is quite hardy and is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9. It is specifically bred to withstand a wide range of temperatures while maintaining its evergreen color.
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