Shrubs
Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergreen'
Wintergreen boxwood, topiary
A trained evergreen form with small, bright green leaves that respond well to shaping. This is Wintergreen boxwood maintained as a topiary, rather than a separate cultivar. Regular light trimming preserves its supplied outline and prevents the shape from becoming overgrown.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade; morning sun preferred
- Mature size
- Maintained by pruning tall × Maintained by pruning wide
- Water
- Even moisture; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–8
Sizes & prices
- B&B 30"x29"Topiary Wintergreen Boxwood Boxwood$99.99
- B&B 38"x29"Topiary Boxwood$99.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged ground.
Keep in mind: Not edible; keep clippings away from pets.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Lightly trim new growth to maintain the trained shape; avoid heavy cutting late in the season.
- Winter care
- Shelter from drying winds; mulch without piling mulch against stems.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Photo: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized and converted to WebP · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Wintergreen cultivar foliage detail, not the shape of the topiary offered. Photo: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized and converted to WebP.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.