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- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
Enjoy the brilliant green foliage of the Winterstar™ Boxwood all year long. Petite, rounded leaves are glossy and feature a vibrant shade of emerald green. This plant, also known as Buxus microphylla, is a hardy shrub prized for its dense green foliage and low maintenance requirements. The Winterstar™ Boxwood is an evergreen that can comfortably live as a perennial in USDA growing zones 5 through 9.
This versatile shrub can be used in formal or natural hedges, small gardens, or borders, and more. It is a dwarf plant and reaches 4 feet tall when mature, so it is easy to maintain if you want a more manicured look. This plant is heat- and drought-tolerant, as well as disease-tolerant, making it an excellent plant for challenging spaces or less involved gardeners. The Winterstar™ Boxwood is also deer-resistant, so expect to see the lush foliage all year long.
Winterstar™ Boxwood Plant Care
This plant thrives with full sun, although part shade is a better option in areas with intense sun. Use well-draining soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline and in the range of 6.5 - 7.5 pH. Let the soil dry out before watering, and remember that newly planted shrubs or plants that receive significant sunlight may need water more often. Fertilize the plant in the spring with balanced slow-release food.
The Winterstar™ Boxwood does not require much pruning, and this adaptable plant can handle an involved cut to create a very stylized look or a light trim to create a clean appearance.
Winterstar™ Boxwood Plant Spacing
A mature Boxwood will be 4 feet wide and tall. Plant Boxwoods 2 to 3 feet apart to create a seamless hedge, otherwise space the plants further apart to create a more natural look
Winterstar™ Boxwood Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Dwarf, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
| Common Name: Winterstar™ Boxwood |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla 'FWBM01' |
- SKU:
- BOXWINT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.