How Do You Plant A Wintergreen Boxwood Hedge?
Wintergreen boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. koreana ‘Wintergreen’) is a hybrid of the Korean boxwood. These shrubs grow 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide in a rounded shape. The wintergreen boxwood has bright green foliage that tends to stay green during the winter. It is often used as a low-growing hedge. Loosen the soil in the planting area to the depth of 12 inches by breaking up the soil with a shovel. Pick a site that is partially shady with well-draining soil. Avoid sites near the corners of structures and hill tops since these spots can expose the wintergreen boxwood to wind damage. Dig a hole that is twice as wide and as deep as the rootball. Planting too deeply can cause the wintergreen boxwood to loose its vigor and go into a decline. Place your boxwood in the planting hole. Back fill the hole with soil. Firm the soil with your feet to keep the shrub in place. Plant the rest of the hedge 1 to 2 1/2 feet apart. For a thick hedge, plant another row of shrubs 2 feet from the
