2.5 Qt. Japanese Boxwood (Buxus) Shrub, Live Evergreen Hedge Plant with Green Deer-Resistant Foliage

Description

The Japanese Boxwood is a reliable broadleaf evergreen selection with beautiful and petite light green leaves. This is a classic choice for pruning into sharp-edged box hedges and topiaries. Left untrimmed, it has a naturally rounded growth habit and reaches 3-6 ft. tall and 3-6 ft. wide. Deer problems? The Japanese Boxwood is one of the least desirable snacks around for deer! This variety is hardy from USDA Zones 6-9 (between -10 to 0°F) once fully established in your landscape. It grows well in Full Sun to Partial Shade. Plant in average garden soil with good drainage. Water 2-3 times per week for the first growing season. Fertilize in Spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. These boxwoods are well-rooted in a 2.5 Qt. pot and tend to range from 7-12 in. tall.

• Space these Japanese Boxwood plants 24 in.+ apart when planting them in the landscape
• Plant in average soil with good drainage
• Matures to 3-6 feet tall by 3-6 feet wide
• Moderate disease resistance, excellent deer resistance
• Includes 1 plant in a 2.5 Qt. black plastic pot (approximately 7-12 in. when shipped)
• Buxus microphylla var. japonica
• Evergreen, low-maintenance and hardy
• Due to state regulations, this plant cannot be shipped to AK, HI, TN, VI, GU, or PR
• Grows well in full sun to partial shade
• Ideal as a box hedge or topiary
• Low-maintenance once established
• Water 2-3 times per week for the first growing season
• Hardy from USDA Zones 6-9
• Ships from Alabama – Customers beyond the South Eastern United States should consider placing orders from Fall to Early Spring to avoid heat damage during transit
• Working on a big landscape project? Consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure that the Japanese Boxwoods that are currently being shipped meet your specifications before placing the order for the entire project
• How to Care for Boxwoods.”
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