One of the hardiest boxwoods for both northern and southern climates, the Wintergreen Boxwood (Korean Boxwood) is a handsome evergreen shrub that responds very well to shearing, which makes it a designers choice for foundation plantings, as formal hedges, or to accentuate an entryway. It can be pruned or sheared into interesting geometrical shapes such as a globe, dome, square, cylinder or pyramid. Spring flowers are insignificant though are quite fragrant.
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Height at Maturity: 3-5′Width at Maturity: 3-5′Spacing: 3.5′ for solid hedge; 8’+ for space between plantsGrowth Habit / Form: Dense, RoundedGrowth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Flower Color: White, inconspicuous but fragrant!Flower Size: TinyFlowering Period: SpringFlower Type: SingleFragrant Flowers: YesFoliage Color: Dark GreenFragrant Foliage: NoBerries: NoBerry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening SunWater Needs: Average, Low when establishedSoil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, SiltySoil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist to Somewhat DrySoil pH: 5.5 – 7.5
