Buxus sempervirens
The American, or Common, Boxwood has a lustrous dark green foliage. This outstanding evergreen.
*Deer Resistant*
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
10' - 20' |
| Spread |
10' - 15' |
| Shape |
Globe |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Flowering Season |
Grown for Foliage |
| Flower Color |
Pale Yellow |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
5 to 8 |
