Winter Gem Boxwood – 2 Live Shrubs | 5–8 Inch Plants in 2.5-Inch Pots | Buxus microphylla var. japonica | Evergreen Hedge Plants

Create a classic evergreen landscape with this set of 2 live Winter Gem Boxwood shrubs. Winter Gem is a popular compact boxwood valued for its dense foliage, easy-care growth habit, and versatility as a low hedge, foundation plant, border, or topiary.

The small evergreen leaves remain attractive throughout the year. During cold winter weather, the foliage may develop golden-bronze tones before returning to rich green as temperatures warm in spring. Its naturally dense growth also responds well to pruning and shaping.

Winter Gem Boxwood works beautifully along walkways, around foundations, in formal gardens, and as a structured backdrop for flowering plants. Plants can be allowed to develop naturally or sheared to maintain a tidy hedge or geometric form.

You will receive 2 live Winter Gem Boxwood plants measuring approximately 5–8 inches tall, each established in a 2.5-inch nursery pot.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Winter Gem Boxwood plants
✔️ Approximately 5–8 inches tall
✔️ Each established in a 2.5-inch nursery pot
✔️ Dense evergreen foliage
✔️ Excellent for hedges, borders, foundations, and topiary
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Winter Gem Boxwood, Japanese Boxwood
Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’
Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Young established plants, approximately 5–8 inches tall
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during the first growing season while roots establish
Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: Approximately 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with adequate drainage and regular care

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, allow your Winter Gem Boxwoods to acclimate before planting. Choose a location with well-draining soil and dig planting holes approximately as deep as the root balls. Avoid planting too deeply. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain regular moisture during the first growing season, especially during hot or dry periods. Apply mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, but keep mulch away from direct contact with the stems.