Boxwood, Wintergreen

Tree Care:

Planting:
- Choose well-drained soil with partial to full sun.
- Dig a hole of appropriate size.
- Water deeply during planting.

Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment.
- Water deeply and infrequently.
- Apply mulch for moisture retention.

Fertilizing:
- Use slow-release fertilizer in spring.
- Avoid excessive fertilization.

Pruning:
- Maintain shape and remove dead branches.
- Lightly prune in late winter.

Mulching:
- Apply mulch for moisture retention and weed control.
- Keep mulch away from the trunk.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor for pests and diseases.
- Apply controls as needed.
- Maintain garden cleanliness.

Winter Care:
- Protect from winter damage.
- Wrap trunk and prune in late winter.

Tree Description:

Size and Shape:
- Compact, rounded evergreen shrub, 2-4 feet tall and wide.

Leaves:
- Small, dark green, glossy, and oval-shaped leaves remain green year-round.

Flowers:
- Insignificant greenish-yellow flowers in early spring.

Fruit:
- May produce small brownish seed capsules.

Hardiness:
- Suited for USDA zones 4 to 9.

Cultural Care:
- Thrives in well-draining soil with partial to full sun.
- Prune as needed, avoiding late summer or fall.
- Resistant to common boxwood pests and diseases.

Landscape Use:
- Ideal for formal gardens, hedges, borders, and topiaries.
- Provides year-round greenery and structure to landscapes.