The perfect evergreen hedge for tight spaces or pruned as a topiary. Lustrous dark green leaves have a lighter green underside. Very columnar growth makes it an ideal specimen for topiary. Medium to finely textured foliage does not brown out in winter.
CareThrives in well-drained, enriched and slightly acidic soils. Water regularly during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Prune regularly to maintain a topiary shape. Information provided by Monrovia.
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- Genus : Buxus
- Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
- Zones : 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Light : Full Sun
- Plant Type : Shrubs
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