‘Winter Gem’ (Buxus microphylla ‘Winter Gem’) forms a dense, rounded 3–5 ft shrub prized for exceptional winter hardiness. Foliage blushes bronze in cold, then erupts in bright yellow‑green spring growth.
A littleleaf boxwood cultivar with muddy taxonomy—listed variously as var. koreana, var. japonica, or a hybrid sport. Exact lineage debated among botanists.
Densely branched, mounded. Leaves smaller, more lance‑shaped than common boxwood. Spring foliage vivid yellow‑green, maturing to deep green. Winter bronzing adds ornamental value. Strong musky/skunky scent—some find it offensive.
Tiny, star‑shaped, yellow‑green, fragrant (honey‑chocolate), appearing mid‑spring at leaf bases. Loved by bees, barely noticed by humans.
Top choice for hedges and topiary in USDA zones 4–5. Plant in partial shade, protected from winter wind/sun combo that desiccates foliage. Avoid exposed, windy sites.
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