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

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

Family:

Buxaceae (Boxwood Family) 17

Genus:

Buxus (Boxwood Box) 11

Plant Type:

Shrub 492

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 498

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Evergreen 250

Flowers:

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

Foliage:

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

Fruit:

Brown (Not ornamentally important)

Ultimate Height:

3-4 feet

Ultimate Spread:

3-4 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil:

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 98

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.