Evergreen Shrub
Outstanding Qualities
Dwarf boxwood is indispensable for hedging and is the shrub of choice for the formal garden. It makes one of the best low, small hedges for the front
of a border or to line paths. Its compact habit and very slow growth make it great for clipping, but it also looks great grown naturally as a tight
billowy mound. The dark olive green foliage is the perfect foil for most garden plants.
Culture Notes
Boxwood will grow well in full sun to deep shade in well-drained soil. Once established it is moderately drought tolerant, but appreciates occasional
watering. It will tolerate sandy and clay soils with regular summer watering and protection from hot afternoon sun. Boxwood has long been cultivated
for its superior performance as a hedge or screen. Heavy shearing can be done in mid to late winter with lighter shaping in late spring to midsummer.
Tightly sheared formal hedges need trimming once a month from May to August.
—Courtesy of Great Plant Picks
Zone:
6, 7, 8
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Deep Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Average, Low
Size: 18 - 60 tall x 18 - 72 wide
Shape / Form:
Rounded
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Foliage Color:
Green
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deep Shade, Deer Resistant, Tough / Fool-Proof
Wildlife:
Bees, Deer Resistant
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest
Position / Role:
front of border, mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior:
Slow Growing
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Focus:
Color Theme,
Mixed Border,
Small Space
Exposure:
Open Shade,
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun
Zone:
6,
7,
8