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Buxaceae
BUXUS sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty'
Korean Boxwood, Winter Beauty Korean Boxwood
The compact Korean boxwood 'Winter Beauty' is one of the hardiest boxwoods around and maintains a better green color in winter. It is also notably pest and disease resistant. This broadleaf evergreen shrub has a dense, rounded habit and takes well to pruning and shearing. Buxus sinica var. insularis originates from the mountain forests of the Korean Peninsula and northern China.
Small, oval, deep glossy green foliage covers this shrub all season but may turn yellow or bronzy brown in winter. In spring it offers tiny, fragrant, green-yellow flowers that are visited by bees. The fruit is inconspicuous.
Resilient to a wide range of soils (acid to slightly alkaline), Korean boxwood is also quite tolerant of summer heat and humidity as well as winter cold. It grows best in partial sun and well-drained soils. Full sun exposures are only tolerated where seasons are mild. It benefits from mulching to keep its roots cool and moist. Its primary weakness is a susceptibility to leaf dessication and scald caused by drying winter winds and sun. It may also suffer from fungal blight and leaf spots. Major pruning is best done early in the season.
Boxwoods have lots of utility in the garden. They are ideal for formal hedges and foundation plantings. They are also excellent plants for bonsai and topiary.
8 - 1
4 - 9
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Broadleaf Evergreen
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
2'-4' / 0.6m - 1.2m (3)
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m (3)
Late Spring
China, Korea
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Slow
Average Water
Oval/Rounded
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Insignificant
Yellow Green
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Yes
No
Fine
Glossy
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden / Wall
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