Winter Gem Boxwood - Buxus 'Winter Gem'
Regular price
$69.95
Title
Winter Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’) is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its versatility and refined appearance. With its rich green foliage and dense growth, this gem boxwood brings year-round interest and structure to gardens of all styles. Whether used in foundation plantings, as a formal hedge, or shaped into topiary, Winter Gem offers a polished look that enhances any landscape. Its compact habit and reliable performance make it a wonderful addition to both traditional and contemporary gardens, much like other evergreen trees that provide year-round privacy and structure, providing evergreen beauty through every season.
Characteristics of Winter Gem Boxwood
Winter Gem Boxwood, or Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’, is celebrated for its compact, evergreen form and adaptability across USDA zones 5-9. The small, glossy leaves emerge a fresh light green in early spring, maturing to a deep, rich green that persists through winter. As temperatures cool, the foliage may take on a subtle golden bronze hue, adding seasonal interest. This slow grower typically adds less than 6 inches per year, making it perfect for small hedges, borders, and containers, and it pairs nicely with related Globe Japanese Boxwood for compact evergreen borders. Its dense growth and naturally rounded shape make it an excellent evergreen shrub for formal gardens, providing lasting color and structure with minimal maintenance.
Uses in Landscaping
Winter Gem Boxwood is a versatile choice for a wide range of landscaping applications. Its neat, compact shape makes it ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, where it provides a crisp, evergreen outline with little need for frequent pruning, especially when combined with Winter Gem Boxwood Globe forms for formal accents. In containers, it adds structure and year-round interest to patios and entryways. As a foundation planting, Winter Gem creates a dense, evergreen screen that enhances curb appeal and offers privacy, complementing taller options like an English Laurel hedge for substantial evergreen screening. Its deer-resistant foliage and drought-tolerant nature make it especially valuable in gardens prone to deer browsing or dry spells, ensuring your landscape remains lush and attractive throughout the year, particularly when combined with other dense evergreen shrubs like Brush Cherry for hedging.
Planting and Establishment
For best results, plant Winter Gem Boxwood in well-drained soil and a location that receives full sun to part shade. When establishing young plants, water deeply and consistently during the first year to encourage strong root development, a practice that also benefits Fern Pine hedges used for evergreen privacy screens. Applying a layer of mulch around the base helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperature. In cold winter zones, protect plants from harsh winds and extreme cold, and in warmer climates you might pair Winter Gem with Carolina Cherry Laurel for hardy privacy hedges. A light trim in late spring or mid-summer will help maintain the desired shape and promote healthy new growth. During dry spells, check that the top inch of soil is dry before watering deeply again, ensuring the plant remains healthy and vibrant.
Pest and Disease Resistance
Winter Gem Boxwood is generally robust, but like other small-leaved boxwoods, it can be susceptible to boxwood leafminer. Regularly inspect your plants for signs of pests or disease, and address any issues promptly to maintain plant health, just as you would with Silver Sheen Pittosporum used in privacy screens. Pruning to improve air circulation and removing any affected stems can help prevent problems. Notably, Winter Gem is deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is high. With attentive care and routine maintenance, this evergreen shrub will provide year-round structure and enduring beauty to your garden or landscape, and it combines well with other featured landscape plants such as Autumn Sage and companion shrubs for seasonal color and broader selections from our online nursery of trees, shrubs, and garden supplies.
Winter Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’) is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its versatility and refined appearance. With its rich green foliage and dense growth, this gem boxwood brings year-round interest and structure to gardens of all styles. Whether used in foundation plantings, as a formal hedge, or shaped into topiary, Winter Gem offers a polished look that enhances any landscape. Its compact habit and reliable performance make it a wonderful addition to both traditional and contemporary gardens, much like other evergreen trees that provide year-round privacy and structure, providing evergreen beauty through every season.
Characteristics of Winter Gem Boxwood
Winter Gem Boxwood, or Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’, is celebrated for its compact, evergreen form and adaptability across USDA zones 5-9. The small, glossy leaves emerge a fresh light green in early spring, maturing to a deep, rich green that persists through winter. As temperatures cool, the foliage may take on a subtle golden bronze hue, adding seasonal interest. This slow grower typically adds less than 6 inches per year, making it perfect for small hedges, borders, and containers, and it pairs nicely with related Globe Japanese Boxwood for compact evergreen borders. Its dense growth and naturally rounded shape make it an excellent evergreen shrub for formal gardens, providing lasting color and structure with minimal maintenance.
Uses in Landscaping
Winter Gem Boxwood is a versatile choice for a wide range of landscaping applications. Its neat, compact shape makes it ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, where it provides a crisp, evergreen outline with little need for frequent pruning, especially when combined with Winter Gem Boxwood Globe forms for formal accents. In containers, it adds structure and year-round interest to patios and entryways. As a foundation planting, Winter Gem creates a dense, evergreen screen that enhances curb appeal and offers privacy, complementing taller options like an English Laurel hedge for substantial evergreen screening. Its deer-resistant foliage and drought-tolerant nature make it especially valuable in gardens prone to deer browsing or dry spells, ensuring your landscape remains lush and attractive throughout the year, particularly when combined with other dense evergreen shrubs like Brush Cherry for hedging.
Planting and Establishment
For best results, plant Winter Gem Boxwood in well-drained soil and a location that receives full sun to part shade. When establishing young plants, water deeply and consistently during the first year to encourage strong root development, a practice that also benefits Fern Pine hedges used for evergreen privacy screens. Applying a layer of mulch around the base helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperature. In cold winter zones, protect plants from harsh winds and extreme cold, and in warmer climates you might pair Winter Gem with Carolina Cherry Laurel for hardy privacy hedges. A light trim in late spring or mid-summer will help maintain the desired shape and promote healthy new growth. During dry spells, check that the top inch of soil is dry before watering deeply again, ensuring the plant remains healthy and vibrant.
Pest and Disease Resistance
Winter Gem Boxwood is generally robust, but like other small-leaved boxwoods, it can be susceptible to boxwood leafminer. Regularly inspect your plants for signs of pests or disease, and address any issues promptly to maintain plant health, just as you would with Silver Sheen Pittosporum used in privacy screens. Pruning to improve air circulation and removing any affected stems can help prevent problems. Notably, Winter Gem is deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is high. With attentive care and routine maintenance, this evergreen shrub will provide year-round structure and enduring beauty to your garden or landscape, and it combines well with other featured landscape plants such as Autumn Sage and companion shrubs for seasonal color and broader selections from our online nursery of trees, shrubs, and garden supplies.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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Winter Gem Boxwood - Buxus 'Winter Gem'
Regular price
$69.95
Title
Winter Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’) is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its versatility and refined appearance. With its rich green foliage and dense growth, this gem boxwood brings year-round interest and structure to gardens of all styles. Whether used in foundation plantings, as a formal hedge, or shaped into topiary, Winter Gem offers a polished look that enhances any landscape. Its compact habit and reliable performance make it a wonderful addition to both traditional and contemporary gardens, much like other evergreen trees that provide year-round privacy and structure, providing evergreen beauty through every season.
Characteristics of Winter Gem Boxwood
Winter Gem Boxwood, or Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’, is celebrated for its compact, evergreen form and adaptability across USDA zones 5-9. The small, glossy leaves emerge a fresh light green in early spring, maturing to a deep, rich green that persists through winter. As temperatures cool, the foliage may take on a subtle golden bronze hue, adding seasonal interest. This slow grower typically adds less than 6 inches per year, making it perfect for small hedges, borders, and containers, and it pairs nicely with related Globe Japanese Boxwood for compact evergreen borders. Its dense growth and naturally rounded shape make it an excellent evergreen shrub for formal gardens, providing lasting color and structure with minimal maintenance.
Uses in Landscaping
Winter Gem Boxwood is a versatile choice for a wide range of landscaping applications. Its neat, compact shape makes it ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, where it provides a crisp, evergreen outline with little need for frequent pruning, especially when combined with Winter Gem Boxwood Globe forms for formal accents. In containers, it adds structure and year-round interest to patios and entryways. As a foundation planting, Winter Gem creates a dense, evergreen screen that enhances curb appeal and offers privacy, complementing taller options like an English Laurel hedge for substantial evergreen screening. Its deer-resistant foliage and drought-tolerant nature make it especially valuable in gardens prone to deer browsing or dry spells, ensuring your landscape remains lush and attractive throughout the year, particularly when combined with other dense evergreen shrubs like Brush Cherry for hedging.
Planting and Establishment
For best results, plant Winter Gem Boxwood in well-drained soil and a location that receives full sun to part shade. When establishing young plants, water deeply and consistently during the first year to encourage strong root development, a practice that also benefits Fern Pine hedges used for evergreen privacy screens. Applying a layer of mulch around the base helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperature. In cold winter zones, protect plants from harsh winds and extreme cold, and in warmer climates you might pair Winter Gem with Carolina Cherry Laurel for hardy privacy hedges. A light trim in late spring or mid-summer will help maintain the desired shape and promote healthy new growth. During dry spells, check that the top inch of soil is dry before watering deeply again, ensuring the plant remains healthy and vibrant.
Pest and Disease Resistance
Winter Gem Boxwood is generally robust, but like other small-leaved boxwoods, it can be susceptible to boxwood leafminer. Regularly inspect your plants for signs of pests or disease, and address any issues promptly to maintain plant health, just as you would with Silver Sheen Pittosporum used in privacy screens. Pruning to improve air circulation and removing any affected stems can help prevent problems. Notably, Winter Gem is deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is high. With attentive care and routine maintenance, this evergreen shrub will provide year-round structure and enduring beauty to your garden or landscape, and it combines well with other featured landscape plants such as Autumn Sage and companion shrubs for seasonal color and broader selections from our online nursery of trees, shrubs, and garden supplies.
Winter Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’) is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its versatility and refined appearance. With its rich green foliage and dense growth, this gem boxwood brings year-round interest and structure to gardens of all styles. Whether used in foundation plantings, as a formal hedge, or shaped into topiary, Winter Gem offers a polished look that enhances any landscape. Its compact habit and reliable performance make it a wonderful addition to both traditional and contemporary gardens, much like other evergreen trees that provide year-round privacy and structure, providing evergreen beauty through every season.
Characteristics of Winter Gem Boxwood
Winter Gem Boxwood, or Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’, is celebrated for its compact, evergreen form and adaptability across USDA zones 5-9. The small, glossy leaves emerge a fresh light green in early spring, maturing to a deep, rich green that persists through winter. As temperatures cool, the foliage may take on a subtle golden bronze hue, adding seasonal interest. This slow grower typically adds less than 6 inches per year, making it perfect for small hedges, borders, and containers, and it pairs nicely with related Globe Japanese Boxwood for compact evergreen borders. Its dense growth and naturally rounded shape make it an excellent evergreen shrub for formal gardens, providing lasting color and structure with minimal maintenance.
Uses in Landscaping
Winter Gem Boxwood is a versatile choice for a wide range of landscaping applications. Its neat, compact shape makes it ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, where it provides a crisp, evergreen outline with little need for frequent pruning, especially when combined with Winter Gem Boxwood Globe forms for formal accents. In containers, it adds structure and year-round interest to patios and entryways. As a foundation planting, Winter Gem creates a dense, evergreen screen that enhances curb appeal and offers privacy, complementing taller options like an English Laurel hedge for substantial evergreen screening. Its deer-resistant foliage and drought-tolerant nature make it especially valuable in gardens prone to deer browsing or dry spells, ensuring your landscape remains lush and attractive throughout the year, particularly when combined with other dense evergreen shrubs like Brush Cherry for hedging.
Planting and Establishment
For best results, plant Winter Gem Boxwood in well-drained soil and a location that receives full sun to part shade. When establishing young plants, water deeply and consistently during the first year to encourage strong root development, a practice that also benefits Fern Pine hedges used for evergreen privacy screens. Applying a layer of mulch around the base helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperature. In cold winter zones, protect plants from harsh winds and extreme cold, and in warmer climates you might pair Winter Gem with Carolina Cherry Laurel for hardy privacy hedges. A light trim in late spring or mid-summer will help maintain the desired shape and promote healthy new growth. During dry spells, check that the top inch of soil is dry before watering deeply again, ensuring the plant remains healthy and vibrant.
Pest and Disease Resistance
Winter Gem Boxwood is generally robust, but like other small-leaved boxwoods, it can be susceptible to boxwood leafminer. Regularly inspect your plants for signs of pests or disease, and address any issues promptly to maintain plant health, just as you would with Silver Sheen Pittosporum used in privacy screens. Pruning to improve air circulation and removing any affected stems can help prevent problems. Notably, Winter Gem is deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is high. With attentive care and routine maintenance, this evergreen shrub will provide year-round structure and enduring beauty to your garden or landscape, and it combines well with other featured landscape plants such as Autumn Sage and companion shrubs for seasonal color and broader selections from our online nursery of trees, shrubs, and garden supplies.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.