Wintergreen boxwood (Buxus sinica var. insularis) is a dense, evergreen shrub with many branches and leaves that can be pruned into various shapes:

Appearance: Wintergreen boxwood has glossy, dark green leaves that retain their color throughout the winter. New leaves emerge bright green and change to dark green. In the spring, the leaves are lighter in color.
Size: Wintergreen boxwood can grow up to 5 ft tall and wide, but is often pruned to be 2–4 ft tall.
Growth: Wintergreen boxwood grows slowly, usually adding only 2–3 in per year.
Hardiness: Wintergreen boxwood is cold hardy and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F. It can grow in USDA plant hardiness zones 5–9.
Maintenance: Wintergreen boxwood is low maintenance and easy to care for once established. It prefers well-drained, moist soil in full sun to part shade.
Uses: Wintergreen boxwood is a versatile shrub that can be used for borders, hedges, topiary, or as a centerpiece in a container garden. It can be pruned into geometric shapes like a globe, dome, square, cylinder, or pyramid.

Wintergreen Boxwood

From $12.00

Quantity

Height

2-4 Ft

Width

3-5 Ft

Growth Rate

Moderate
Planting

Your Titan Boxwood prefers full or partial sunlight (four to eight hours), though if you live in a hot climate, it would also prefer afternoon shade. Make sure to plant in well-draining soil.

To plant, dig a hole that’s as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. When backfilling, make sure air pockets aren’t forming, and add a two- to three-inch layer of mulch around the base.

Watering

Ensure your plant’s roots are adequately watered; generally, one or two waterings each week is sufficient, though you may have to be more diligent in extreme heat.

Fertilizing

In spring before the shrub’s new growth, apply a balanced shrub fertilizer.

Maintenance

Prune after the last frost so no new growth is damaged.

Size