Hardiness Zone
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Hardiness Zone 5, Hardiness Zone 6, Hardiness Zone 7, Hardiness Zone 8 |
Sun Preference
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Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade |
Soil Preference
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Acidic, Alkaline, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Sandy, Silty Loam, Well Drained |
Shape
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Rounded |
Growth Speed
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Slow |
Scientific Name
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Buxus sempervirens |
Wildlife Value
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<p>Boxwoods contain a toxic alkaloid that makes them unpalatable. As a result, deer and other wildlife tend not to eat them.</p> |
History/Lore
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<p>Through the years, the boxwood has been associated with formal gardens. Boxwood parterres and hedges can be seen in many of the great gardens of Europe and America. Colonial Williamsburg, especially around the Governor's Mansion, offers wonderful examples of formal boxwood use.</p> |
Mature Height
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15' - 20' |
Mature Spread
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15' - 20' |
Shipping Height
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6" - 1' |