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Add a punch of fabulous color to foundation plantings and patio surrounds with a compact, round, deer-resistant Boxwood that produces variegated foliage in shades of green and lime-green. The color reads as chartreuse from a distance. These shrubs are slow growers. Prune them for a neat, formal look, or let them get a little shaggy for a more informal style. PP 16,052
Among the 70 species of this widely dispersed genus, you'll find some of the best hedging plants to separate garden rooms and to outline formal plantings. Dense and multibranched, they lend themselves easily to pruning early in the season, but can be kept to more informal shapes with only light tweaking. Inconspicuous yellowish green flowers appear in spring. The small, evergreen leaves are opposite, leathery, and slightly oval shaped, with a distinct odor. Boxwood prefers well-mulched, moist, cool soil in full sun or light shade, protected from winter winds and extremes.
Shipping
HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
WHEN WE SHIP
We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.
OUR GUARANTEE
We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.
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Growing guide
Latin Name Pronunciation: bucks'us
Boxwoods are popular landscape shrubs because they are evergreen, easy-care, and have small leaves and a dense habit that lend themselves well to shearing. They make splendid formal hedges and topiaries as well as foundation plantings. Some varieties grow naturally into upright pyramids, columns, round balls, or low mounds. Because deer avoid them, they have become a substitute for Yew, a favorite treat. Winter hardiness is a problem with some species, whose leaves turn brown from cold and reflected light from snow.
Light/Watering: Sun to partial shade, but avoid locations in full sun. Water thoroughly after planting, and then give a new plant a good soaking once a week during summer, unless rainfall is plentiful (more than 1in per week). Please note that more is not better. When in doubt, don't water.
Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Moist, well drained soil. We recommend against fertilizing at planting time and during the first growing season in your garden. Plants need time to settle in before being pushed to grow. Most established plants grow best if fertilized with a light hand. Here at the Farm, we fertilize shrubs and trees just once -- in early spring -- with a light but even coverage of a balanced, granular fertilizer (such 10-10-10 or an organic fertilizer).
Continuing Care: Easily sheared or pruned to shape. Protect shallow roots with a 1-2in mulch. In winter, protect from strong winds and full sun, and remove snow to prevent breakage. No serious disease problems, although Boxwood leaf miner, mite and psyllids are insect pests.
