Wintergreen Boxwood is from the Buxaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Shrub so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Shrub you may have.
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What is the best way to repot your Wintergreen Boxwood?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Wintergreen Boxwood.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Wintergreen Boxwood
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Wintergreen Boxwood loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Wintergreen Boxwood needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in April and soil ph which is Neutral to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Wintergreen Boxwood out of the original pot
Wintergreen Boxwood can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Wintergreen Boxwood as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Wintergreen Boxwood to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Wintergreen Boxwood would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Moist, sandy loams with good drainage soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Wintergreen Boxwood with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Winged Spindle Tree so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to nurture your Wintergreen Boxwood
Read on for some additional information on the care of Wintergreen Boxwood.
What should you expect if you have repot Wintergreen Boxwood correctly?
There is nothing better than seeing Wintergreen Boxwood flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Greenish Yellow blooms in the April time and enjoy seeing your Wintergreen Boxwood grow up before these months to around 2 to 4 feet tall 2 to 3 feet wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Winter Gem Boxwood instead.
A guide on the long term care for Wintergreen Boxwood after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Wintergreen Boxwood grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 4-9, USA and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (China, Japan and Korea).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 2 to 4 feet tall 2 to 3 feet wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Wintergreen Boxwood reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full Sun exposure.
After repotting Wintergreen Boxwood, should you keep inside or out?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Wintergreen Boxwood inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 4-9, USA. In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is China, Japan and Korea.
Does Wintergreen Boxwood have any other names?
There may be other more scientific names for your Wintergreen Boxwood such as Wintergreen Boxwood Buxus sinica ‘Wintergreen’ or ‘Buxus sinica var. insularis ‘Wintergreen’ Buxus microphylla var. koreana.’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Wild Red Raspberry or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Aluminum Plant to continue repotting.
General care for repotting Wintergreen Boxwood
First of all, once fully grown, Wintergreen Boxwood is toxic to pets. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Shrub is in the Buxaceae family of plants.