Shrubs
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

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Boxwood, True Dwarf

Miniature, compact, upright oval-shaped, growing only 1–3" each year. Dark green rounded foliage. Ideal for a slow growing, low maintenance miniature hedge.

We have grown and tested dozens of varieties and cultivars of boxwood since the early 1940's. The ones we currently list perform exceedingly well in this region, even in our open fields. They also have proven resistant to deer browsing. All will tolerate some shade where they tend to grow more open-branched and less dense. Winter color of most boxwood is typically bronze when newly planted. When properly grown, foliage is nearly as green in winter as in summer and plants are tolerant of low moisture. An ideal hedging plant, very tolerant of frequent shearing and shaping.

Typical 10-15 Yr. Height
2 Feet
Hardiness Zone
6
Typical Mature Height
6 Feet
Appropriate Setting
Miniature Landscape
Edging
Hedge/Wind Break/Privacy Screen
Dry, Infertile Soil
Attributes
Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deer Resistant
Dwarf or Miniature
Moisture Tolerance
Dry Soils, once established
Sun Exposure
Shade
Part Shade
Full Sun
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood, True Dwarf)