Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergreen'
Wintergreen Korean Littleleaf Boxwood

Previously known as: Buxus microphylla var. koreana 'Wintergreen'

Buxus sinica var. insularis ′Wintergreen′ - Bark and Foliage

Family:

Buxaceae (Boxwood Family) 15

Genus:

Buxus (Boxwood Box) 9

Plant Type:

Shrub 468

Growth Forms:

Bushy 187

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 520

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Evergreen 262

Flower Notes:

Yellow (Small creamy-yellow flowers in April; not ornamentally important)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Lustrous, light green evergreen leaves that are do not tend to brown as much as other boxwoods in the winter)

Fruit Notes:

Brown (Not ornamentally important)

Ultimate Height:

3-4 feet

Ultimate Spread:

3-4 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Prefers cool, moist, well-drained soils

Range:

Cultivated origin

Diagnostic Characteristics:

This small, slow growing, rounded, evergreen bush has simple, opposite leaves 0.3-1" in length and 0.3" in width with entire margins. Small, non-showy, creamy-yellow flowers appear in April in clusters at the leaf axils.

Special Characteristics:

Pest and/or Disease Resistant 96

Additional Information

The Wintergreen Korean Littleleaf Boxwood is quite hardy (to zone 4) and grows best when placed in areas of moderate shade that are away from strong winter sun and wind. It has shallow roots and prefers moist, cool soils. This shrub flowers in April; flowers can attract bees due to the fragrance but are not showy.