Sandys Nursery Online Boxwoods Wintergreen Buxus microphylla ~ Lot of 12 shrubs~ -Quart pot Common Name: Wintergreen Boxwood Botanical: Buxus microphylla Leaves: Broadleaf evergreen- Oval Color: Green all year around. Mature Size: 3-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide. Growth Habit: Small shrub Growth Rate: considered to be a faster grower for a boxwood in zones 5-9. Slower rate in zones 5+ than in zone 8 and 9. Needs: well drained soils and good air circulation. Maintenance: pruning is suggested to encourage branch development during the year. Once mature, occasional shearing is needed to maintain desired shape. Moisture Needs: regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a good establish root system. After the mature root system is established, watering can be reduced, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Mulching is recommended to detour weeds. Hardy Zone: 5 to 9. Ships (12) Quart potted plants with soil.