.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 This compact evergreen shrub features dense, small glossy green leaves and slow, rounded growth. It is ideal for low hedges, border accents, and container planting due to its tidy, manageable size and year-round foliage. Suggested Uses Perfect for foundation plantings, formal gardens, and container displays. Its low maintenance nature makes it suitable for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. Plant Details Botanical Name: Winter Gem' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' Common Name: Winter Gem' Littleleaf Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically grows up to 3-4 feet tall and wide, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 6-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Not Typically flowering 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: None Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other low shrubs, perennials, and container plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil in a location with full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during first growing season. Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Prefers moist, well-drained soil, adaptable to various soil types. Humidity: Tolerant of typical garden humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after new growth to maintain shape and size. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and heavy freezes; mulch around base as needed. Planting Depth: Ensure the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Special Care: Maintain adequate moisture and protect from late frosts to ensure healthy growth.