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Baby Gem Boxwood
Prices start at : 59.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

Baby Gem Boxwood will grow up to 2 feet in height with an equal spread. Its dwarf nature makes it ideal for those small spaces in your yard where you'd like an evergreen presence. Use a few as edging plants, or plant one in your perennial bed for some...
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Fall Color: Evergreen
  • Mature Height: 20 - 24 inches
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Foliage: Dark Green
Nebraska
Omaha
Korean Boxwood
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #2 Container range: 1.2 - 1.8 gallons (5 - 8 liters)

You'll likely miss the tiny, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in spring, but you'll easily notice the fragrance they emit to draw pollinators to your yard. All in all, the Korean Boxwood is hardy variety of Boxwood that will ask very little of you,...
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Soil Type: Widely adaptable
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Fall Color: Evergreen
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Winter Gem Boxwood
Prices start at : 59.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

Evergreen Shrub with Creative Possibilities The Winter Gem Boxwood, Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem', is an evergreen shrub. However, you can also make it into anything you like.
  • Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem'
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Mature Spread: 1 - 3 feet
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
Nebraska
Omaha
Green Mountain Boxwood
Prices start at : 79.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

It even has good cold hardiness and is deer resistant. Your Green Mountain Pyramidal Boxwood is grown primarily for its handsome foliage. * Evergreen * Pyramidal Growth * Consistent Green Winter Color
  • Soil Type: Well drained
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Fall Color: Evergreen
  • Mature Height: 3 - 5 feet
  • Foliage: Dark green
Nebraska
Omaha
Sprinter Boxwood
Prices start at : 34.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Amid evergreens, Sprinter Boxwood is a gem. Its vibrant, green foliage is robust and shiny, and doesn't require any special care or pruning (unless you want to fuss over it—which it will happily adapt to).

2 - 4 feet

    • Foliage: Green
    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    • Mature Spread: 2 - 4 feet
    • Mature Height: 2 - 4 feet
    • Brand: Proven Winners
    • Moisture: Average
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Green Velvet Boxwood
    Prices start at : 39.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

    Rounded Shape with Consistent Color Green Velvet Boxwood is a hardy, boxwood variety suitable for several purposes. It would enjoy a spot in your yard with full shade to part sun, and will even tolerate pruning should you prefer to dictate its shape in...
    • Fall Color: Evergreen
    • Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
    • Botanical Name: Buxus x 'Green Velvet'
    • Foliage: Dark Green
    • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    American Boxwood
    Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 1 pcs

    A green ornamental throughout the year, this evergreen exhibits tiny pale green flowers in spring set against a bed of lovely dark green leaves that are oblong and glossy. It can also act as a natural privacy fence, so your family can enjoy cookouts and...
    • Growth Rate: Slow
    • Mature Height: 10-12 ft.
    • Mature Width: 8-10 ft.
    • Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Baby Gem Boxwood
    Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 GAL

    Considered the classic evergreen shrub. It's an exceptionally compact boxwood excellent for use in smaller gardens for borders and focal areas. Once it is dense enough at the base, pruning can be eased, so to not cause death of the center leaves.
    Maryland
    Bowie
    English Boxwood
    Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 1 pcs

    Our Red Knockout Rose Trees stand out in spectacular fashion when encircled by this brilliant compact hedge. Soft, Compact Shrub Also known as the True Dwarf Boxwood, this versatile English evergreen is the most popular and widely grown cultivar of all...
    • Growth Rate: Slow
    • Spacing: 3-5 ft.
    • Mature Height: 2-4 ft.
    • Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Wintergreen Boxwood
    Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 1 pcs

    When planted in a row the Wintergreen Boxwood becomes a hedge that can be squared off or rounded to create a neat and attractive border or foundation accent. Order Now Enjoy the vibrant green color all year.
    • Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    • Drought Tolerance: Good
    • Mature Width: 3-5 ft.
    • Growth Rate: Slow
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Green Velvet Boxwood
    Prices start at : 39.95 USD / 1 pcs

    Extraordinary Green Color This sparkling evergreen is aptly named; with its display of old growth in darker shades of green , and its new growth shining brightly in vivid shades of light green that adds texture, depth and dimension - appearing almost...
    • Growth Rate: Slow
    • Mature Width: 3-5 ft.
    • Mature Height: 4-6 ft.
    • Spacing: 2 ft.
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Titan Boxwood
    Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 pcs

    An early spring pruning, before new growth appears retains your boxwood health and shape. The Titan is easy to grow in just about any setting. Most boxwood shrubs are sensitive to colder climates.
    • Sunlight: Full-Partial
    • Growth Rate: Slow
    • Spacing: 2 ft.
    • Drought Tolerance: Great
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Golden Dream Boxwood
    Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 1 GAL

    Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. As popular and lovely as they may be they are really a dream come true for plant enthusiasts looking for a variegated boxwood that does not revert to...
    Maryland
    Bowie
    Baby Jade Boxwood
    Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 GAL

    We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.
    Maryland
    Bowie
    Dwarf English Boxwood
    Prices start at : 22.95 USD / 1 GAL

    Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. When selecting a fertilizer for your Dwarf English Boxwood, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such as Espoma products...
    Maryland
    Bowie
    Boxwood Bush Diseases: Learn About Diseases Affecting Boxwoods
    Prevent it by planting resistant plants in well-drained soil and watering sparingly.turns leaves spotty and brown, and may cause them to drop. Put down new mulch to prevent spores from splashing up from the soil, and apply fungicide.freestar.queue.push(function()...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Common Boxwood Varieties: Learn About Different Types Of Boxwoods
    Are one of the most popular landscape shrubs available. Some cultivars can actually grow quite large, so it is important to note the cultivar's maximum growth if using the plant in smaller locations.Other familiar boxwood bush types found in most nurseries...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Fertilizer For Boxwood Shrubs: Tips On Fertilizing Boxwoods
    Have lush green leaves, but to keep your shrubs looking their best, you may need to offer them boxwood plant food. Buy a granular fertilizer for boxwood shrubs and sprinkle the correct amount – listed on the packaging – around the base of the shrubs...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Wintergreen Boxwood
    Prices start at : 17.95 USD / 1 GAL

    Boxwood Wintergreen is a vigorous, winter-hardy cultivar that is ideal when a large foundation plant is desired. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.
    Maryland
    Bowie
    Boxwood Care – How To Grow Boxwood Shrubs
    Shearing, or, is the most time-consuming part of boxwood care when they are grown as a hedge, but you will be rewarded with a healthy, long-lasting hedge. Many varieties and cultivars of boxwood plants exist.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    What Is Boxwood Blight: Boxwood Blight Symptoms And Treatment
    Boxwood blight is relatively new plant disease that ruins the appearance of. The shrub then drops most or all of its leaves and the twigs begin to die back.The roots aren't affected, so the shrub may regrow.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Trimming Boxwood Bushes – How And When To Prune Boxwoods
    They also remember how much time and effort it took to keep them in formal rigidity.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Boxwood bushes have an undeserved reputation and should be a welcome addition to the...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Boxwood Watering Tips – How And When To Water Boxwoods
    (Be careful not to damage the shallow roots). This helps alleviate any cold damage that may occur from lack of water.or soaker hose. In time, you'll learn how often your boxwood shrub needs water.A layer of mulch will conserve moisture and reduce water...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Korean Boxwood Care: Growing Korean Boxwoods In The Garden
    Fortunately, it is very tolerant of shearing, so do not be afraid to clip it into shape.Boxwoods are drought tolerant and Japanese beetle and deer resistant. Keep a lookout for yellowing leaves or insect damage.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Boxwood Winter Protection: Treating Cold Injury In Boxwoods
    Wait until early spring to do any major trimming, though, because too much pruning can encourage the production of tender shoots that can't take the winter any better than those sections you just removed.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Volutella Blight Boxwood Treatment: Learn About Volutella Blight Control
    Remember that fungicides can be an effective preventive measure, but they are not a cure.Water boxwood as needed to keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy. Are attractive evergreen shrubs that retain their emerald-green color year round.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Boxwood Shrub Pests – Tips On Controlling Boxwood Insects
    Adults mate and then the female lays her eggs deep inside the leaf tissue. These boxwood shrub pests feed on the underside of the leaves, leaving them stippled with tiny white or yellow spots.
    Ohio
    Willoughby