Wintergreen Boxwood is a carefree evergreen shrub with a loose, open habit.  Its lush small leaves are a medium green that holds its color in winter.  Insignificant but fragrant flowers sparsely bloom in spring.  Grows best in partial shade and moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant.  Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils.  Shows good resistance to leaf miner, psyllids and mites.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Lilac, Coneflower, Maiden Grass