Shrubs

Boxwood 'Winter Gem'

Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'

$42.00

In Stock — 67 available

Container Size

Sun: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Mature Height: 3–5 ft
Mature Width: 3–5 ft
Bloom Season: Insignificant
Flower Color: Greenish-yellow (insignificant)
Growth Rate: Slow
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to -10°F
Pollinator Friendly: No
Las Cruces Suitability: Good With Regular Water

Why We Recommend It

This boxwood variety offers consistent green foliage year-round, making it excellent for formal hedging or containers in Las Cruces. It needs consistent moisture and some protection from intense afternoon sun.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Privacy
Containers
Accents

Full Sun
Moderate Water
3–5 ft

Boxwood ‘Winter Gem’ is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its dense branching, small glossy green leaves, and reliable year round color. Unlike many boxwoods, it maintains its rich green appearance through winter with minimal bronzing. Its naturally rounded form and tolerance to pruning make it a versatile choice for both formal and informal landscapes in Southwestern climates.

Highlights:

• Dense evergreen foliage with excellent winter color retention

• Naturally compact and ideal for shaping or hedging

• Perfect for borders, foundation plantings, and formal gardens

• Tolerates heat better than many traditional boxwoods

• Low maintenance and long lived

Bloom: Spring (not ornamental)

Flower: Small and inconspicuous

Height: 3 to 5 feet

Spread: 3 to 5 feet

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate