LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.
| Description | An exceptional dwarf boxwood that slowly grows into a columnar shape as it matures. Perfect for creating a hedge or accent in tight spaces, requiring little to no pruning to keep its neat shape. Lustrous, evergreen foliage is easily clipped into formal topiary shapes. Widely adaptable in the landscape and well-suited to containers. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea); Gayfeather (Liatris); Lilac (Syringa); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Pruning needed only to maintain shape. |





