Wintergreen Boxwood Shrub
Best low-maintenance evergreen for gardeners seeking versatile, deer-resistant landscaping.
The Wintergreen Boxwood is a highly adaptable, cold-hardy evergreen shrub, also known as Korean Boxwood. Its dense, compact form is perfect for various landscape designs, from formal hedges to casual garden groupings. This slow-growing shrub requires minimal maintenance and can be expertly shaped into topiary or bonsai art. It thrives in containers, making it an excellent choice for accenting decks or patios. The foliage provides year-round color and appeal, and its resistance to deer and cold temperatures ensures a resilient addition to any garden.
$15.95
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4.5
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Category Rank
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#1537 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-60%
Below average
Mature Height
24.
/ - ft
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking year-round curb appeal in colder climates
- Gardeners aiming for structured, formal landscape designs
- Busy landscapers needing low-maintenance, resilient shrubbery
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate privacy screening
- Gardeners unwilling to monitor for potential pest issues
- Sensitive homeowners planning to plant near high-traffic entryways
Performance breakdown
Hardiness and Resilience
Withstands freezing temperatures and deer pressure with impressive, reliable ease.
Maintenance Requirements
Slow growth rate keeps pruning sessions infrequent and manageable for gardeners.
Versatility in Design
Transitions seamlessly from formal topiary art to casual container patio accents.
Foliage Consistency
Maintains dense, vibrant color throughout every season of the year.
Container Adaptability
Compact root structure makes it a perfect candidate for potted displays.
Growth Predictability
Steady, slow development ensures your landscape design stays perfectly in proportion.
Key Specs
Mature Height
2-4 ft.
Mature Width
3-5 ft.
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-8
Annual Growth Rate
2 to 3 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Botanical Name
Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergreen'
Cold Tolerance
Thrives down to -10℉
Evergreen
Features
- Dense, compact evergreen structure
- Minimal upkeep, slow growth
- Deer-resistant and cold-hardy
- Adaptable to formal or casual settings
- Year-round colorfast foliage
- Excellent for shaping and topiary
- Thrives in containers
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Wintergreen Boxwood Shrub for its exceptional quality and reliable delivery. The packaging is frequently highlighted for keeping the shrubs secure and remarkably healthy upon arrival, often surpassing expectations for vibrancy and root structure. Reviewers value the plant's promise of year-round deep green color, making it excellent for formal landscaping. While most are satisfied with the size, a small number noted receiving slightly smaller specimens than anticipated. Minor, temporary shipping stress like leaf yellowing was occasionally reported but resolved quickly after planting. Overall, the consensus confirms the shrub's quality and ease of establishment make it a highly recommended, durable evergreen choice.
Know before you buy
This shrub typically reaches a mature height of 2 to 4 feet and a width of 3 to 5 feet. Its slow growth rate of 2 to 3 inches per year makes it easy to manage in smaller spaces.
Yes, the Wintergreen Boxwood is well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and monitor soil moisture, as container-grown plants may require more frequent watering than those planted in the ground.
Because it has a naturally dense, mounding form, it requires minimal maintenance. However, it is highly tolerant of pruning and can be shaped into formal hedges, topiaries, or bonsai if desired.
Yes, this variety is known for its deer resistance. While no plant is 100% deer-proof, the foliage of the Wintergreen Boxwood is generally unappealing to deer, making it a reliable choice for landscapes prone to browsing.
This shrub thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 8 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10℉. It performs best in locations that receive full sun to partial shade.
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