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Winterstar Boxwood

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$18.98
  • Smooth, glossy, emerald green leaves that are evergreen
  • Matures to 4' wide by 4' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 5 - 9
  • Plant in full sun
  • Cannot Ship to TN
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Description

The Winterstar™ (Buxus microphylla) Boxwood from the Southern Living Plant Collection has turned gardeners back into Boxwood fans! With smooth, glossy, emerald-green leaves that are evergreen and crisp all year long, the Winterstar Boxwood lives up to its name. Additionally, it features an easily manageable mature size of 4′ H x 4' W. This boxwood’s naturally upright and slow to moderate growth habit, which won’t require touch-ups regularly, is easy to maintain at a desired shape or size.

The Winterstar Boxwood works tremendously well in smaller gardens due to its compact dwarf size and is ideal in low shrub borders, formal hedges, natural hedges, container gardens, and numerous other applications.

Additionally, you can count on the fact that the Winterstar Gem is just as deer-resistant as any other boxwood. Furthermore, once established, these shrubs are both heat and drought-tolerant.

Due to agricultural restrictions, we are unable to ship this plant to Tennessee

Winterstar Boxwood Care

Hardy from USDA zones 5-9.

Although this is a full sun shrub, if you are located in a warmer climate, such as the southern US, avoid planting the Winterstar Boxwood, where it will receive all-day sun. The afternoon sun gets more and more intense the closer you get to the equator, which may result in unnecessary stress for the plant.

Plant in well-draining soil. Poorly draining soil can easily lead to root rot and the expiration of your plant. Moreover, Winterstar Boxwoods, and Boxwoods in general, prefer a neutral soil pH range to slightly alkaline, somewhere between 6.5 and 7.5.

After planting the Winterstar Boxwood, we recommend watering until established. Traditionally, establishment takes at least three months. This will help your plant access water that resides deeper in the soil, making it more capable of withstanding droughts. Check your plant regularly during this time to ensure that the soil isn't dry or soggy.

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer for best results.


Check out some Boxwood Care tips from Southern Living Plants here

Click here for 7 other DYNAMITE low-maintenance plants

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Winterstar Boxwood Spacing Recommendations

Space Your Winterstar Boxwood 2-3 feet apart for a seamless planting. Otherwise, plant them 3+ feet apart to leave space between shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Buxus microphylla 'FWBM01'
  • Hardiness Zone
    5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Deer Resistant, Disease Tolerant, Dwarf, Heat Tolerant, Sun Loving
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting, Mixed Garden Bed
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    None

Growing Zones : 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 5-9
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Southern Living Plant Collection

Winterstar Boxwood

From $18.98

The Winterstar™ (Buxus microphylla) Boxwood from the Southern Living Plant Collection has turned gardeners back into Boxwood fans! With smooth, glossy, emerald-green leaves that are evergreen and crisp all year long, the Winterstar Boxwood lives up to its name. Additionally, it features an easily manageable mature size of 4′ H x 4' W. This boxwood’s naturally upright and slow to moderate growth habit, which won’t require touch-ups regularly, is easy to maintain at a desired shape or size.

The Winterstar Boxwood works tremendously well in smaller gardens due to its compact dwarf size and is ideal in low shrub borders, formal hedges, natural hedges, container gardens, and numerous other applications.

Additionally, you can count on the fact that the Winterstar Gem is just as deer-resistant as any other boxwood. Furthermore, once established, these shrubs are both heat and drought-tolerant.

Due to agricultural restrictions, we are unable to ship this plant to Tennessee

Winterstar Boxwood Care

Hardy from USDA zones 5-9.

Although this is a full sun shrub, if you are located in a warmer climate, such as the southern US, avoid planting the Winterstar Boxwood, where it will receive all-day sun. The afternoon sun gets more and more intense the closer you get to the equator, which may result in unnecessary stress for the plant.

Plant in well-draining soil. Poorly draining soil can easily lead to root rot and the expiration of your plant. Moreover, Winterstar Boxwoods, and Boxwoods in general, prefer a neutral soil pH range to slightly alkaline, somewhere between 6.5 and 7.5.

After planting the Winterstar Boxwood, we recommend watering until established. Traditionally, establishment takes at least three months. This will help your plant access water that resides deeper in the soil, making it more capable of withstanding droughts. Check your plant regularly during this time to ensure that the soil isn't dry or soggy.

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer for best results.


Check out some Boxwood Care tips from Southern Living Plants here

Click here for 7 other DYNAMITE low-maintenance plants

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
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