About the Boxwood
A popular evergreen shrub with dark green foliage on an attractive, compact, rounded form. Popular plant for low formal hedges or knot gardens. Maintains its lush green foliage color throughout the winter. Many hybrid varieties and pyramidal forms are available. Boxwood has excellent deer resistance and year round interest in the landscape and container gardens. Browse our online selection of Boxwood varieties now.
Care Notes
Plant in well-drained, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week the first year. Little pruning needed; shapes itself nicely. Remove dead branches trunk suckers or shear any time. When necessary, prune in spring to early summer. Fertilize in early spring, mid-summer, and fall with a slow-release fertilizer. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. Wrap in burlap or spray with Wilt-stop to protect from winter desiccation.
- Sun to Part Shade
- Spring
- 2-5'
- 2-4'
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Companion Plants
Variegated and green leaf varieties are available. Plant with Potentilla, Ninebark and Lilac.
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