General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 24-48 inches
Plant Spread: 24-36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Provides winter interest
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Pollution
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Boxwood
  • American Boxwood

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Location: Local Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2009-09-26
Location: Local Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2009-09-26

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