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SPRINTER®

Boxwood

Buxus microphylla

'Bulthouse'

PP#25,896; CBR#5282

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  • Fast growing
  • Disease resistant
  • Hardy
Description

Fast growth rate makes Sprinter® boxwood more profitable than the rest! Sprinter® Japanese boxwood is an improved, fast-growing form of 'Winter Gem'. Glossy evergreen foliage is attractive year-round, and holds up well to winter weather. Upright habit is ideally suited for low hedging and landscaping. Hardier than English boxwood, and without the characteristic odor, too. Disease resistant, including to boxwood blight.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
2 - 4'
Width
2 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Boxwood prefers neutral to alkaline soil; well-drained soils are a must. Benefits greatly from a 1" layer of mulch. Avoid compacted sites.

Pruning

Boxwood does not typically require pruning as a matter of course, but if plants are being used for clipped hedging or topiary, do so in late spring or early summer, after the new growth has emerged. Avoid cutting into thick stems.

Uses

Hedges; borders; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Boxwood is one of the most shade tolerant and deer resistant shrubs. Minimize winter damage by providing late season irrigation if weather is dry, and installing a layer of mulch. This is especially recommended for plants spending winter in containers.

  • Spec Sheet: Sprinter® Buxus spec sheet
  • Benchcard: Sprinter® Buxus benchcard
  • Tag: Sprinter® Buxus
  • Grower Sheet: Sprinter® Buxus grower sheet

    • Features: Deer resistant, Compact, Evergreen, Winter interest, Disease resistant, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Buxus, Common name: Boxwood, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Deer resistant, Compact, Evergreen, Winter interest, Disease resistant, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Buxus, Common name: Boxwood, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage