Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla 'Winter Rocket', PP36,691

Common Name: Winter Rocket Boxwood

Garden Size: 4-5 feet tall by 4-5 feet wide (if left in natural form)

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 4-9

Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade

Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

Habit (Form): Upright, dense

Foliage: Evergreen; Dense, dark green foliage. Leaves may bronze in the winter.

Bloom Time: n/a (inconspicuous)

Bloom Color: n/a

Plant Origin: Japan and Taiwan

Wildlife Support: None; Deer Resistant

Fertilizing: Apply an all-purpose organic fertilizer (such as Espoma Plant-Tone) in late winter or early spring. You may apply a root stimulator or fertilize again in late summer.

Pruning: As needed in late spring or early fall.

ASPCA Toxicity flags: Toxic to dogs, Toxic to cats, Toxic horses

Uses: Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Topiaries

Notes: Cleaning pruning tools before and after use on each plant is strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.