.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Winter Gem' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' Description A compact evergreen shrub featuring dense, small, dark green leaves. Perfect for low hedges and borders, it retains its shape with minimal pruning. Tolerant of various soil types and exposed to full sun. Suggested Uses Ideal for formal gardens, low hedges, topiary, and foundation plantings. Its drought tolerance makes it suitable for low-water landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Winter Gem' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' Common Name: Winter Gem' Littleleaf Boxwood Size & Growth: Usually grows up to 2-3 feet tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 6-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Rarely flowers Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Pohlias, Hydrangeas, and Ornamental Grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during establishment. Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moist soil Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils Humidity: Tolerant but prefers moderate humidity Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; minimal winter insulation needed in zones 6-8 Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container or nursery pot Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch around base to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
