Is wintergreen boxwood blight resistant?

Wintergreen Boxwood is considered more tolerant of boxwood blight than many traditional varieties, but it is not fully resistant. Good airflow, proper spacing, and avoiding overhead watering all help reduce the risk of disease.

Wintergreen Boxwood Shrub

A 7 gallon Wintegreen boxwood shrub for sale online from perfect plants nursery isolated against a white background

Neatly trimmed wintergreeen boxwood bushes in a garden setting with a pathway.

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Low growing hedge of wintergreen boxwoods along the edge of a front lawn

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Wintergreen Boxwood is a Cold-Hardy Evergreen That Keeps Your Landscape Lush and Green All Year Long

Dense & Low-Maintenance Growth for Effortless Hedges and Borders

Looking for a vibrant evergreen shrub that stays green all winter long? The Wintergreen Boxwood is a compact, hardy plant that thrives in colder climates and adds structure, color, and charm to any landscape or garden.

The Wintergreen Boxwood, aka Korean Boxwood or Littleleaf Boxwood, is one of the more cold hardy varieties of boxwood shrubs. It features a very dense, compact growth habit, making it excellent for borders or fences. The evergreen foliage remains green all year long on healthy plants.

A great choice as a foundation plant, formal hedge, or in landscape designs. This broadleaf evergreen Korean boxwood wintergreen variety has a botanical name of Buxus microphylla. Wintergreen boxwood bush is also well known for its continuous dark green color all through the winter season

Shop the Wintergreen Boxwood shrub for sale. It is easy to grow, offers a boxed look perfect for hedges, and is resistant to pests, and diseases and it’s also deer resistant!

Why Buy From Perfect Plants?

When you buy your evergreen shrubs online make sure you’re buying directly from the grower! Perfect Plants is a family owned and operated business who takes pride in crafting our plants to be perfect additions to your landscape.

How to Plant Wintergreen Boxwood?

Tolerant of transplanting, the shallow roots of the Wintergreen Boxwood are easy to move to the desired planting site. Avoid planting in windy areas. Their soil needs are adaptable, although they prefer organic, well-drained soil. Boxwoods can be planted 2-3 feet apart from their centers to form a hedge. Wintergreen Boxwood likes to grow naturally in full sun to partial shade for optimum growth. In hotter climates, however, they appreciate afternoon shade. Regular watering is important in the first year of planting to establish roots, without water the leaves may turn yellow.

How Fast Does Wintergreen Boxwood Grow?

The Wintergreen Boxwood growth rate on the slow side, growing between 2-3 inches annually until fully mature.

Wintergreen Boxwood Size

A full-grown Wintergreen Boxwood can grow up to 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide making it a more boxy plant.

How to Trim Wintergreen Boxwoods

When pruning Wintergreen Boxwoods, all you really need to do is remove dead and diseased branches. You can also trim overgrown branches to help improve the airflow. They require shearing or pruning in the spring to achieve and maintain their desired shape. This variety responds very well to pruning and can be maintained in a wide variety of desired shapes, sizes, heights, widths, forms, etc.

WINTERGREEN BOXWOOD CARE

Wintergreen Boxwood is simple to look after when you know a few things to look out for. Weekly watering is recommended for the first two years after planting your Boxwood and mulching is recommended for retaining moisture. Fertilize lightly in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer near the root ball. A layer of mulch applied heavily around the root system will help with moisture retention.

Wintergreen Boxwood, also known as Boxwood Buxus microphylla koreana, is susceptible to root rot if planted in wet soils.

It is incredibly disease-resistant, salt spray tolerant, and also deer resistant. This cold hardy boxwood variety can grow across most regions of the United States in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and does not need much protection from winter winds.

The Wintergreen Boxwood is a cold-hardy evergreen shrub that stays lush and vibrant year-round, even through harsh winters. Its dense, compact growth and rich green leaves make it ideal for formal hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. As a low-maintenance, adaptable shrub, it thrives in a range of soils and light conditions while offering reliable structure and color to any landscape. Durable, pest-resistant, and deer-resistant, it’s a dependable choice for long-lasting beauty.

Cold-hardy evergreen foliage remains richly green throughout all seasons.
Dense, compact growth makes it excellent for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Grows 3–4 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide with a naturally boxy, structured form.
Thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various well-drained soils.
Slow-growing at 2–3 inches per year, allowing easy maintenance and shaping.
Highly resistant to pests, diseases, salt spray, and deer, making it a reliable landscape staple.

At Perfect Plants Nursery, we stand behind every tree, shrub, and flower we grow. Every order is protected by our 30-day plant guarantee, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. For extra peace of mind, our optional 1-Year Extended Warranty covers your plants against death and disease for a full year. Unlike many online nurseries, Perfect Plants ships directly from our family-run farm, so you’re backed by growers who care about your success long after your plants leave our greenhouse. Grow with confidence knowing your investment is protected from the start.

Botanical Name

Buxus microphylla koreana 'Wintergreen'

Sunlight
Full Sun / Partial Shade

Foliage Color
Dark green

Flower Color
Creamy yellow

Mature Width
4-5 ft

Mature Height
3-4 ft

Growing Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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FAQs for Wintergreen Boxwood Shrub

For formal hedges, plant Wintergreen Boxwoods 2-3 feet apart so they can fill in and form a dense wall of greenery. For individual shrubs or foundation plantings, give them 3-4 feet of space to allow for natural shaping and airflow.

While both are hardy and popular boxwood varieties, they have a few differences. Wintergreen Boxwood tends to grow slightly slower with a naturally rounded shape and deep green foliage. They have a mature size of 3-5 feet tall and wide. Winter Gem Boxwood grows a bit faster, holds its color very well in winter, and is often used for more formal hedges or topiary-style pruning. They have a mature size of up to 3-4 feet tall and wide. Both are reliable, cold-hardy choices but you should pick based on the look and growth rate you prefer.

Wintergreen boxwoods aren't fragrant from a distance, but they do put off a slightly earthy green smell.

Wintergreen Boxwoods pair beautifully with plants that offer contrast in color or texture, such as Hydrangeas, Roses, Hostas, Japanese Maple, & Perennial flowers or seasonal annuals.They’re also classic companions for anything planted in formal gardens, entryways, and walkways.

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