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Buxus Winter Gem

Buxus Winter Gem is a variety of Boxwood and features foliage that is lime-green, glossy, and held densely. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, but is often trimmed to much smaller sizes as a hedge. Buxus Winter Gem can be clipped into a small hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in parterre gardens. It is often used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container. For a box hedge, space the plants 30 cm apart.

Buxus 'Winter Gem' shrub with elegant, green foliage.
Buxus 'Winter Gem' hedge with dense, green foliage.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateSlow
Also known as
Sku10063

What are the garden uses for Buxus Winter Gem in NZ?

Buxus Winter Gem is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It can be clipped into a small hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in parterre gardens. It is often used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container. It is an excellent complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage that makes this Buxus a superb choice for a garden.

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Buxus Winter Gem plant spacing for a hedge

The optimum plant spacing for a Buxus Winter Gem hedge is 20 cm between the plants for a 1.5L pot size. You can reduce the spacing to 15 cm between plants if you want to achieve a dense and narrow hedge more quickly. If a 5L pot size or larger is purchased, the spacing can be increased to 30 apart, as the plants have been manicured to be bushy already. Be sure to use a string line to ensure the line is straight, and start lightly trimming the sides once the plants show active growth.

Buxus Winter Gem care

Buxus Winter Gem thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Regular trimming maintains its tidy shape, and watering during dry spells keeps it healthy. Mulching helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

What size does Buxus Winter Gem grow to?

Buxus Winter Gem grows to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide as a general rule. It tends to grow taller in partial shade conditions compared to when grown in full sun. Similarly, the size also depends on the level of trimming and how well the plant is cared for, including fertiliser and watering during dry periods.

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