Buxus m Wintergreen #3
Buxus m Wintergreen #3
Wintergreen Boxwood
Glossy, dark green leaves.
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Foliage is finely textured, and glossy bright green. Natural form is rounded and dense; responds well to shearing or may be left unclipped. Blooms in spring with lightly malodorous, inconspicuous flowers. Keep mulch over root zone and protect plant from winter winds.
Botanical Name- Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'
Pronunciation- BUK-sus my-kroh-FIL-uh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 3 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a well-drained soil with mulch to protect surface roots
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Ferns (shade-friendly, textural contrast)
Fauna Attracted- Pollinated by flies/bees but not a strong wildlife attractant; some shelter value for small insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C29
Yearly Care Instructions- Shear lightly in late spring or early summer; keep soil evenly moist and mulch to protect roots.
Trimming Instructions- Trim for shape in late spring or summer.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil and add organic matter to reduce compaction.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Boxwood blight, leaf miners
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