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Boxwood

Plant Details

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Buxaceae
Plant Description: Broadleaf evergreen shrub of elegant columnar habit with a soft and lush foliage of ovate, lustrous leaves. Its deep green foliage has shown good resistance to boxwood blight. Providing color year round, this fast growing Boxwood requires little to no pruning, and it is perfect as a specimen or for a narrow hedge. Great for small gardens.

Maintenance

Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Attributes

Mature Size: 8' tall x 3' wide
Utah Native: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green

Growing Conditions

Hardiness Zone: 6 to 8
Light Requirement: Partial Shade (4-6 hours)
Irrigation Requirement: Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)

Contact Us

Draper City Hall
1020 E. Pioneer Road
Draper, UT 84020
801-576-6500
info@draperutah.gov 

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