
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Buxus sinica insularis 'Wintergreen' (Buxus microphylla koreana 'Wintergreen') COMMON NAME: Korean boxwood
FLOWERS:
GROWTH HABIT: Grows 3' tall with a tight growing habit.
LEAVES: Similar to Buxus microphylla japonica except darker green. Like other boxwoods, it can get red leaves in the winter in full sun.
OTHER: Hardy zones 4 to 9. Used as a foundation planting and along walkways. A very good and popular plant. Used to be named Buxus microphylla koreana.
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