.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' Hedge Form Description A compact evergreen shrub with dense, small green leaves. Ideal for hedges, borders, and container use, offering year-round color and texture. Suggested Uses Perfect for formal hedges, topiary, foundation plantings, and container gardening. Creates a structured and elegant landscape feature. Plant Details Botanical Name: Winter Gem' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' Common Name: Winter Gem' Littleleaf Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically 2-3 feet tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-8 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: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ornamental grasses, perennials, and other shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during first growing season to establish. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-drained soils Humidity: Tolerant of normal humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering or to maintain shape. Light pruning keeps dense form. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulching helps insulate roots. Planting Depth: Plant root ball at soil level Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Avoid excessive pruning in late fall to prevent winter damage
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