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Genus: Buxus Species: microphylla var. koreana 'Wintergreen' Common Name: Boxwood Family: Buxaceae Order: Buxales Native: Mediterranean Habit: Shrub Height: 3 to 4 feet Width: 4 to 5 feet Flower Season: Spring Flower Color: Greenish-yellow Propagation: Stem cutting, layering, sucker or division Zone: 5-8 Note: Flowers of this apetalous evergreen shrub are inconspicuous, yet fragrant. Since this plant has shallow roots, cultivation of other plants closely adjacent is not recommended. Give this plant a good mulch and protect it from Winter winds. This compact, dense cultivar is suitable as a specimen, in foundations, accent, and formal gardens. This cultivar is resistant to leaf miner and mites, but should be monitored for psyllid infestation. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, sandy-loam soil.