Boxwood Wintergreen 3 gal

Boxwood Wintergreen (Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergreen') – 3 Gallon

Description 
Boxwood Wintergreen is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, lush green foliage and naturally rounded, upright habit. This versatile boxwood maintains its vibrant color throughout the year, even in cold winter climates, making it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, or topiary. Wintergreen Boxwood is easy to shape and responds well to pruning, allowing for both formal and informal designs. Adaptable to a wide range of soils and tolerant of urban conditions, this low-maintenance shrub is deer resistant and drought tolerant once established, providing year-round structure and beauty to any landscape.

Key Features
- **Botanical Name:** Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergreen'
- **Common Name:** Wintergreen Boxwood
- **Container Size:** 3 Gallon
- **Mature Size:** 3–4 ft tall and wide (can be pruned smaller)
- **Growth Rate:** Moderate
- **Foliage:** Small, glossy, rich green leaves; evergreen year-round
- **Shape:** Naturally rounded, upright
- **Sunlight:** Full sun to part shade (best color in partial shade)
- **Soil:** Well-drained; adaptable to a range of soil types, prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
- **Water Needs:** Moderate; water regularly until established, then drought tolerant
- **Hardiness Zones:** USDA 4–9
- **Maintenance:** Low; prune in late winter or early spring to shape
- **Special Features:** Deer resistant, drought tolerant, cold hardy, excellent for topiary and hedging

Care Instructions
1. **Planting:** Choose a location with well-drained soil and partial sun to shade. Space plants 2–4 feet apart for hedges or borders.
2. **Watering:** Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, water during dry spells.
3. **Pruning:** Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size. Shear annually for formal hedges.
4. **Fertilizing:** Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if desired.
5. **Mulching:** Add a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Landscape Uses
- Hedges and borders
- Foundation plantings
- Topiary and formal gardens
- Containers and patio planters
- Accent or specimen shrub