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Dwarf English Boxwood
Shrub
ShrubBuxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'
- Partial sun
- Zones 5–8
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
The ultimate evergreen hedge plant prized for its dense, small leaves and ability to hold precise shapes through pruning. This slow-growing classic creates formal garden structure and year-round green interest, perfect for borders, topiaries, and parterre gardens. Its compact nature makes it ideal for small spaces and container growing.
Planting
Plant container plants spring through fall. Propagate from cuttings in summer.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 30-60 days (seeds).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Boxwood leaf miner, psyllids, mites. Common diseases: Boxwood blight, root rot, canker.