Boxwood ‘Winter Gem’ (Buxus microphylla ‘Winter Gem’)

Winter Gem Boxwood is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy green foliage and naturally rounded form. Highly versatile and easy to maintain, this hardy boxwood keeps its rich color year-round — even in cooler temperatures — making it an excellent choice for formal hedges, borders, and foundation plantings in Las Cruces landscapes.

Highlights:
• Naturally rounded, tidy growth habit
• Glossy, bright green foliage year-round
• Ideal for hedges, borders, and foundation designs
• Easy to prune and shape for formal landscapes
• Cold-hardy and adaptable to desert climates

Bloom: Spring (insignificant)
Flower: Inconspicuous
Height: 3' – 4'
Spread: 3' – 4'
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Hardiness: Zones 4 – 9
Learn More: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a632
USDA Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/