Boxwood

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Broad-leaved evergreen shrub. Dense, compact form with dark green, glossy foliage. Medium- to slow-growing. Can grow to 15' (4.6 m) tall and up to 15' (4.6 m) wide if not pruned. Prune regularly to maintain size and shape. Uses: accent, border, foundation, mass planting.

Companion Plants

Viburnum

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Viburnum

Adaptable and dependable four-season garden interest. Most viburnum offer large flowers that attract butterflies, thick summer foliage, and berries and vibrant fall foliage that attract birds. Nice with fir, rhododendron, crocosmia and variegated periwinkle. Prefers well-drained soil.

American Sweetgum

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American Sweetgum

Beautiful shade tree for large lawns or streetside. Puts on a spectacular fall display in bronze, orange and yellow. Interesting seedpods resemble brown starbursts. Very nice against a backdrop of evergreens. Prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil.

Hydrangea

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Hydrangea

Showy flowers make a stunning display in shaded gardens or mixed shrub plantings. Beautiful in flower arrangements, fresh or dried. A striking accent or specimen.

Details

Common name

Boxwood

Botanical name

Buxus

Zone

USDA 5 - 9

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Bloom time

No Bloom

Light

part sun

Height

4-20' (1-6 m)

Habit

varies

Water

1-2 times per week

Feed

use an all-purpose in spring

Maintenance

protect from winter winds