Winter Gem Boxwood

Category: B
Botanical name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Winter Gem'
Height: 2-4
Width: 1-3
Water requirements: Moderate
Sunlight: Full to Part sun
Lowest hardiness zone for growth: 5
Shape: Round
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: NA
Level of maintenance: Low
Potential diseases: Winter injury, Salt damage,Drought stress browning of the center of leaves and chlorotic foliage. Micronutrient deficiency Center out Yellowing on leaf margin ; use fertilizers that contain micronutrients to avoid. Boxwood leafmine Spider mites, scale, and aphids are most common pests – treat according to your IPM protocol. Use good sanitation to eliminate spread of leaf spots and fungal diseases.Boxwood leafminer