{"id":555,"date":"2021-01-02T02:10:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T02:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topiarytree.net\/blog\/?p=555"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:11:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:11:59","slug":"boxwood-topiary-foliage-survival-care-for-the-52-contiguous-states-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topiarytree.net\/?p=555","title":{"rendered":"Boxwood Topiary Foliage Survival Care for the 50 Contiguous States in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Using the Boxwood Guide will help you to look at a boxwood cultivar for careful consideration to be successful with a topiary garden.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Below are the milestones will look at for gardeners to grow boxwood foliages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is an average growth rate and could vary depending on the soil, weather, location, and individual gardening practices of your particular site. This tool allows the gardener the ability to compare cultivars on a similar scale.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Each cultivar is listed with recommendations regarding sun exposure.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Sun (Location is sunny from late morning to late afternoon)<\/li>\r\n<li>Part Sun (Location is shaded primarily from late morning to late afternoon)<\/li>\r\n<li>Shade (Location has no direct sun)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This section describes the cultivar including pertinent information on foliage, growth, and shape.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here we make recommendations on how to care for each cultivar including pertinent information on pests or diseases. The pruning comments include which boxwood can be sheared or thinned and which should not, as well as which cultivars need annual pruning. Remember that care methods continually change with the site, weather, and individual gardening practices.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This section makes suggestions for possible uses of the boxwood cultivar in the landscape. The gardener must consider characteristics before selecting the appropriate boxwood for his or her needs. Remember, each location and use is unique. Consult other gardeners to see what cultivars are most successful in your area.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses listed include;\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>A Specimen<\/strong> is a plant grown individually in a lawn or garden for ornamental effect rather than being used as part of a group or mass. Specimens serve as focal points in the landscape. An example of a specimen plant is flowering in a prominent spot on a lawn.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Specimen Tall (mature size of 6\u2019 tall or greater)<\/li>\r\n<li>Specimen Medium (mature size of 3-5\u2019 tall and wide)<\/li>\r\n<li>Specimen Small (mature size of 1-3\u2019 tall and wide)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>An <strong>Allee <\/strong>is a tall, straight line of shrubs or trees running along both sides of a walk or road. The plants are typical of the same species or cultivar. An allee (Often called an \u201cavenue\u201d) is used to announce the arrival of a garden or other architectural feature.<\/li>\r\n<li>A <strong>Hedge <\/strong>is a wall of plants. Hedges vary in height depending on the use. They can be planted to provide privacy, be decorative, or delineate a space. Take proper care to choose the correct plant based on the desired look of the hedge. Hedges can range from tightly clipped to an unclipped, more natural look. If a highly manicured look is desired, be sure to select a plant that is responsive to pruning.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Tall Hedge (mature size of 8-12\u2019 tall)<\/li>\r\n<li>Medium Hedge (mature size of 4-8\u2019 tall)<\/li>\r\n<li>Low Hedge (mature size of 4\u2019 or less)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Foundation <\/strong>Plants are typically used around the base of a home. Their functions include: transitioning from lawn to the home, softening hard lines around corners of the home, and beautifying an entrance.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Edging <\/strong>(maximum mature size of 2\u2019 high or wide) plants are used to create a low, straight, or ribbon-like border along a walkway, lawn, or garden. When creating an edge. Take care to select plants with smaller ultimate sizes. Edging is typically clipped very tightly, so select a plant that responds well to shearing. When shearing, the plant should be shaped slightly broader at the base than at the top to allow light to contact the plant selection focusing on varieties that have smaller ultimate sizes similar to the desired final size. Note comments on thinning each cultivar.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>A <strong>Parterre <\/strong>is a formal garden with tightly clipped hedges. Plants are typically laid out in a very symmetrical pattern. The interior of the parterre can be planted with a variety of plants including evergreen shrubs, annuals, herbs, or perennials. A knot garden is similar to a parterre garden but has a distinctive woven pattern. Plant selection in a parterre or knot garden should focus on varieties that have smaller mature sizes as well as plants that respond well to shearing. Note comments on thinning each cultivar.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type of Boxwood foliages around the USA by Cultivar Name<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) <strong>\u2018Morris Midget\u2019<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus microphylla var. Japonica<\/em> \u2018Morris Midget\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"AJ7p6Wq3UL\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topiarytree.net\/boxwood-topiary-care-guide-for-usa-zones\/\">Boxwood Topiary Care Guide for USA Zones<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Boxwood Topiary Care Guide for USA Zones&#8221; &#8212; TOPIARYTREE.NET\" src=\"https:\/\/topiarytree.net\/boxwood-topiary-care-guide-for-usa-zones\/embed\/#?secret=sonOHfd74k#?secret=AJ7p6Wq3UL\" data-secret=\"AJ7p6Wq3UL\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate: <\/strong>Very slow, 0.5 to 1 inch per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Morris Midget\u2019 is a small dwarf cultivar. It is very compact. In full winter sun, some bronzing will occur but new spring growth will cover the bronzing. The growth rate of this cultivar makes it an appealing plant where space is limited. It responds well to pruning or can be left unpruned. It is slightly smaller than \u2018Morris Dwarf\u2019. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care:<\/strong> \u2018Morris Midget\u2019 requires little to no pruning when used as a specimen. It responds well to shearing when used in edging, parterres, and knot gardens. Thinning is recommended in late winter or early spring which will help reduce the chance of disease. Remove any sports with hand pruners by cutting sporting stems back into the interior of the plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Morris Midget\u2019 is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer. It has few pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>This is the smallest boxwood we grow. Be patient with it as it is a very slow grower. We have seen it grown in full sun; however, for best results, plant this boxwood in areas with afternoon shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Small specimen, low hedge, edging, parterre, or knot garden.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018Morris Dwarf\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Grace Hedrick Phillips\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Pillow\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>1\u2019 Tall x 1\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 1.25\u2019 Tall x 2\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) \u2018Morris Dwarf\u2019<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus microphylla var. Japonica <\/em>\u2018Morris Dwarf\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"AJ7p6Wq3UL\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topiarytree.net\/boxwood-topiary-care-guide-for-usa-zones\/\">Boxwood Topiary Care Guide for USA Zones<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Boxwood Topiary Care Guide for USA Zones&#8221; &#8212; TOPIARYTREE.NET\" src=\"https:\/\/topiarytree.net\/boxwood-topiary-care-guide-for-usa-zones\/embed\/#?secret=sonOHfd74k#?secret=AJ7p6Wq3UL\" data-secret=\"AJ7p6Wq3UL\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Very slow, 0.5 to 1 inch per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Morris Dwarf\u2019 is an excellent performing cultivar that is very compact. In the winter sun, it will bronze; however, in spring new growth will quickly cover the bronzing. It is outstanding for edging formal beds or in parterre gardens and is very low maintenance. It responds well either pruned or left unpruned and is slightly larger than \u2018Morris Midget\u2019. Occasional sports occur on this plant and they should be removed. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>\u2018Morris Dwarf\u2019 requires little to no pruning when used as a specimen. It responds well to shearing when used in edging, parterres, and knot gardens. Thinning is recommended in late winter or early spring which will help reduce the chance of disease. Remove undesirable sports with hand pruners by cutting sporting stems back into the interior of the plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Morris Dwarf\u2019 is resistant to boxwood leaf miners. It has few pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comment:\u00a0<\/strong> A very good dwarf boxwood. We have seen it in numerous full sun landscapes but, for optimal beauty, plant it so it receives some afternoon shade. Remember it is a dwarf boxwood and you must be patient with its growth.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Small specimen, low hedge, edging, parterre, or knot garden.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Morris Midget\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Grace Hendrick Phillips\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Pillow\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>1\u2019 Tall x 1.25\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 1.5\u2019 Tall x 2.25\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) \u2018Grace Hendrick Phillips\u2019<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar:<\/strong> <em>Buxus microphylla <\/em>\u2018Grace Hendrick Phillips\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone:<\/strong> 6-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Slow, 0.75 to 1.5 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Part sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes: <\/strong>\u2018Grace Hendrick Phillips\u2019 mounds and spreads very much like some of the dwarf Japanese hollies. The growth rate is slow enough that it does not outgrow the landscape but is fast enough to be used as a primary plant in many landscapes. Be patient in the spring, as new growth appears slightly later than most boxwood. New foliage is light green and matures to a darker green. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care:<\/strong> \u2018Grace H. Phillips\u2019 requires little to no pruning, except when used in edging, parterre, or knot garden. If pruning is necessary, use hand pruners or shears. Occasional sports occur on this plant and they should be removed. Some thinning in late winter or early spring will help reduce disease incidence.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Grace H. Phillips\u2019 is resistant to boxwood leafminer. It has few pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>This boxwood is very highly rated in the National Boxwood Trials. Its spreading habit is very appealing. We have even seen mature plants cascading in a rock garden.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre, or knot garden.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Morris Dwarf<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Green Pillow\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years:<\/strong> 1\u2019 Tall x 2\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 1.5\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) <strong>\u00a0\u2018Green Pillow\u2019<\/strong> Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar:<\/strong> <em>Buxus microphylla <\/em>\u2018Green Pillow\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>5-8<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Slow, 0.75 to 1 inch per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Part sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Green Pillow\u2019 is known for its naturally dense, compact, oval habit. Its foliage is lime-green and its shape is larger but very much resembles \u2018Morris Dwarf\u2019 and \u2018Morris Midget\u2019. In winter sun this cultivar will bronze; however, the bronzing of foliage burn will quickly disappear when new growth appears in spring. It is very common to sports on this plant and they should be removed. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care:<\/strong> \u2018Green Pillow\u2019 needs very little to no pruning in most applications. It will need pruning if it is used as an edge, parterre, or knot garden. Use hand pruners or shears. Remove sports with hand pruners by cutting sporting stems back into the interior of the plant. Thinning in late winter or early spring will help reduce the possibility of disease.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Green Pillow\u2019 is resistant to boxwood leafminer and when properly planted and cared for, this plant has few disease or pest issues.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>Plant this cultivar in the shade and watch it thrive. It looks like a pincushion.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre, or knot garden.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Morris Midget\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Morris Dwarf\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Grace Hendrick Phillips\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>1.25\u2019 tall x 1.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 2\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5)<strong>\u00a0\u2018Insularis Nana\u2019<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus sinica var. insularis <\/em>\u2018Nana\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Slow to medium, 1 to 3 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure: <\/strong>Part sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> <em>Insularis<\/em> \u2018Nana\u2019 is a low-spreading cultivar with lime green new growth in the spring. New growth will slowly fade to light green. Although considered a smaller cultivar, it is relatively fast-growing. It is very similar to the cultivars \u2018Franklin\u2019s Gem\u2019 and \u2018Tide Hill\u2019. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>Prune <em>Insularis <\/em>\u2018Nana\u2019 lightly in late winter or early spring to make a stronger and denser plant. This cultivar can be pruned with shears or hand pruners. Thinning is not typically necessary but, if this cultivar is sheared heavily, some thinning in late winter to early spring will allow air and sunlight to penetrate the plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Insularis <\/em>\u2018Nana\u2019 is resistant to boxwood leaf miners. It has few pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>It is becoming increasingly popular due to its resistance to disease and pests. Annual light pruning will help develop rigidity in this boxwood and lessen the chance of the plant opening up in the center as it matures. It is very popular in the Northeast.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre, or knot garden.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018Franklin\u2019s Gem<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Vardar Valley\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u201cTide Hill\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>1.5\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 2\u2019 Tall x 4\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6) \u2018Franklin\u2019s Gem\u2019<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar:<\/strong> <em>Buxus microphylla sinica <\/em>\u2018Franklin\u2019s Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>4-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Slow to medium, 1 to 3 inches per year\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Part sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Franklin\u2019s Gem\u2019 is a low-spreading cultivar with lime green new growth in the spring. New growth will slowly transition to an olive-green. It is very similar to the cultivars <em>Insularis<\/em> \u2018Nana\u2019 and \u2018Tide Hill\u2019. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: \u2018<\/strong>Franklin\u2019s Gem\u2019 should be pruned lightly in late winter to early spring to make a stronger and denser plant. This cultivar can be pruned with shears or hand pruners. Thinning is not typically necessary but, if this cultivar is sheared heavily, some thinning in early spring would be beneficial.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Franklin\u2019s Gem\u2019 is resistant to boxwood leafminer and had few pest or disease issues when planted and cared for property.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>A light annual pruning will lessen the tendency of the plant to open up in the center over time. Popular, especially in the Northeast.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre, or knot garden.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes: <\/strong><em>insularis<\/em> \u2018Nana\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u2018Justin Brouwers\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Vardar Valley\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>1.5\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years: <\/strong>2\u2019 Tall x 4\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7) \u2018Justin Brouwers\u2019<\/strong> Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus sinica var.insularis <\/em>\u2018Justin Brouwers\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate: <\/strong>Slow to medium, 1 to 3 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Justin Brouwers\u2019 is a compact, mounding to rounded cultivar. It is extremely versatile. It can be used in applications where it is pruned or in gardens with minimal to no pruning. Foliage is a spectacular deep-green color even in winter. It holds its foliage deep into the interior of the plant. It is sensitive to poorly drained soils. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>\u2018Justin Brouwers\u201d, as a juvenile plant and up to about 10-12 inches, has a slightly upright habit. Annual pruning to round the plant should occur in late winter or early spring. Thereafter it can be left unpruned and will develop into a spectacular plant that is somewhat rounded. An occasional light pruning in late winter or early spring may be preferred.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When used as edging, parterres, or knot gardens, pruning and shearing will be necessary. Use hand pruners or shears. Thinning in late winter or early spring is recommended to lessen disease occurrence.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Justin Brouwers\u201d is susceptible to boxwood leafminer. Special care should be taken when planting to ensure the plant is properly elevated and all drainage issues are addressed. Otherwise, it has a few other pests or disease issues.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>It is one of the best small to medium-sized boxwoods on the market. If planted correctly this plant is stunning; however, we have seen numerous cases where it is planted in areas of poor drainage, and the plant struggles. Use as a replacement or substitute for English boxwood. There is some discussion that \u2018Justin Brouwers\u2019 may be a <em>sempervirens <\/em>cultivar but testing has yet to prove this.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre, or knot garden, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Jensen\u2019, \u2018Gelncoe\u2019 (Chicagoland Green\u00ae)\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Mound\u2019, \u2018Suffruticosa\u2019 (English), \u2018Green Velvet\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years:<\/strong> 2\u2019 Tall x 2.25\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 Years:<\/strong> 3\u2019 Tall x 3.5 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) <strong>\u2018Jensen\u2019<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar:<\/strong> <em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>\u2018Jensen\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone:<\/strong> 6-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Slow to medium, 1 to 12 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Part sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Jensen\u2019 is a rounded cultivar that closely resembles <em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>\u2018suffruticosa\u2019 (English). It has bluish-green new growth in the spring that turns to a deep green by mid to late summer. Foliage is slightly larger than in English. It thrives in dappled shade and soils with good drainage. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: \u2018<\/strong>Jensen\u2019 flourishes when left unpruned. It should never be shared. Shearing will increase canopy density and increase the chance of disease problems. Avoid uses where heavy pruning is necessary. Thinning is recommended in winter will help sunlight and air to penetrate the canopy of the plant and reduce disease incidence. Use hand pruners.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Jensen\u2019 is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer. To lessen disease issues, proper planting techniques must be used as well as the proper site is chosen. Monitor soil pH and maintain in the 6.5-7.2 range.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>\u2018Jensen\u2019 is showing promise to be more resistant to some of the diseases that are affecting English boxwood. It shows promise if planted on a new site where there have not been diseases boxwood, there is good drainage, and there is full shade or afternoon shade. However, when planted in full sun, in an area with poor drainage, or as a replacement for diseased boxwood, it will struggle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Medium specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, foliage for holiday decorations.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Justin Brouwers\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Suffruiticosa\u2019 (English)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Velvet\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Glencoe\u2019 (Chicagoland Green\u00ae)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u2018Green Mound\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Beauty\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>2.25\u2019 Tall x 2\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 3.5\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) <strong>\u2018Suffruticosa\u2019\u00a0<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>\u2018Suffruticosa\u2019 (English)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Slow to medium, 1 to 2 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Part or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes: \u2018<\/strong>Suffruticosa\u2019 (English) is known for its soft, billowy outline and lush foliage. English boxwood is often referred to as \u201cdwarf boxwood\u201d due to its slow growth rate. However, in an ideal environment, the plant will continue to grow for 75 to 150 years and develop into a very large shrub. As a result, take care to avoid using this plant where it will ultimately be too large for the desired use. English boxwood has a distinct odor. Avoid poorly drained soils. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>English boxwood thrives when left unpruned. Never shear. Shearing will increase the foliage density and thus the chance of disease problems. Avoid using this boxwood where heavy pruning is necessary. English thrives best when planted in shade to partial shade and left unpruned. Thinning is recommended either in winter for holiday decorations or in late winter to early spring before new growth appears. This will help sunlight and air to penetrate the canopy of the plant and reduce disease incidence. Use hand pruners.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>English boxwood shows good resistance to boxwood leafminer. Take special attention when planting and caring for English boxwood as it is prone to disease issues. Do not replant it in areas where other English boxwoods have died due to disease problems. Avoid areas with poor drainage and areas with direct afternoon sun. Monitor soil pH and maintain in the 6.5-7.2 range.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>English boxwood in its optimal environment is untouched in its beauty. It has probably been the most extensively planted boxwood in the United States over the past 100 years. However, many people have planted it on undesirable sites and the plant has not done well. If planting English boxwood, take special consideration. If conditions are questionable, consider a different cultivar.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Medium specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, foliage for holiday decorations<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Jensen\u2019, \u2018Glencoe\u2019 (Chicagoland Green\u00ae)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Justin Brouwer, \u2018Green Beauty\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Velvet\u2019, \u2018Green Mound\u2019, \u2018Green Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years:<\/strong> 2.25\u2019 Tall x 2\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 3.5\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) <strong>\u2018Elegantissima\u2019\u00a0Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>\u2018Elegantissima\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: 6-8<\/strong> <strong>Growth Rate: <\/strong>Slow to medium, 1 to 3 inches per year\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Part sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Elegantissima\u2019 will add color to the landscape with its green leaves accented with creamy-white edges. Its creamy variegation differs from many of the white margined cultivars. Use the foliage in holiday decorations. Avoid poorly drained soils. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>With minimal to no pruning \u2018Elegantissima\u2019 will develop into a slightly pyramidal plant. If a more rounded shape is desired, prune lightly in late winter or early spring. Thinning is recommended either in winter for holiday decorations or in late winter to early spring before new growth appears. This will help sunlight and air penetrate the canopy of the plant which reduces disease incidence.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Elegantissima\u2019 is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer. If planted properly, it has few other pests or disease issues. Avoid areas with harsh winter winds.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>The color of the foliage on this cultivar makes it a winner. We have seen it planted in full sun but it prefers shade especially in the afternoon. It can brighten shaded areas. It is a <em>sempervirens<\/em> cultivar, so at the time of planting, it is important to properly elevate the plant and address all drainage issues.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Uses: <\/strong>Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, foliage for holiday decorations, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Golden Dream\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years:<\/strong> 2.5\u2019 Tall x 2\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 4\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11) \u2018Golden Dream\u2019<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus microphylla <\/em>\u2018Golden Dream\u2019\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Slow to medium, 1 to 3 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Golden Dream\u2019 has a beautiful rounded and compact habit. The foliage is edged with heavy golden variegation. From a distance, the variegation makes the entire plant nearly a lime-green color. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: \u2018<\/strong>Golden Dream\u2019 can be pruned lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired habit. Use hand pruners and shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant, \u2018Golden Dream\u2019 is resistant to boxwood leafminer and has few pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>This promising boxwood is relatively new to us and the market.\u00a0 Remember it offers more of a lime coloring than the traditional white or creamy variegation. We like the fact that it is a microphylla and hope that it will be more tolerant of sunny locations as well as marginal soil conditions. In late fall and winter, we have seen this cultivar take on a natural orange tint as orange-red spots appear in the variegation. It seems to be a characteristic of the plant, so don\u2019t be alarmed.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Uses: <\/strong>Medium specimen, medium hedge, foundation plant, foliage for holiday decorations.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes: \u2018<\/strong>Elegantissima\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: 2.5\u2019 Tall x 2.5\u2019 Wide<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years: 3.5\u2019 Tall x 3.5\u2019 Wide<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12) \u2018Green Velvet\u2019<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus x <\/em>\u2018Green Velvet\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate: <\/strong>Medium, 2 to 3 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Green Velvet\u2019 has a somewhat rounded habit that is slightly wider than tall. The foliage on this cultivar is a beautiful medium to light green in spring and slowly transitions to dark green. It is a cold-hardy hybrid boxwood that was developed in Canada. It is a selected seeding cross between <em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>and <em>Buxus sinica var. insular <\/em>and part of the \u201cGreen Series\u201d of boxwood which include \u201cGreen Mountain\u2019, \u2018Green Mound\u2019, \u2018Green Gem\u2019, and \u2018Green Velvet\u2019, It is very similar to the cultivar \u2018Glencoe\u2019 (Chicagoland Green*), \u2018Green Velvet\u2019 will bronze slightly in winter especially when exposed to direct sunlight. Typically in spring, as temperatures rise, bronzed foliage will brighten and new growth will quickly transform the plant to green. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>\u2018Green Velvet\u2019 should be pruned lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired habit. It may be sheared into edging and other formal applications. Use hand pruners or shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, it will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant which reduces the chance of disease.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Velvet\u2019 is susceptible to boxwood leafminer but has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments:<\/strong> This is a good boxwood that has been used in many landscapes in the past 20-30 years. We have heard some reports of root issues possibly related to poor drainage, which may be explained by its sempervirens percentage. In many landscapes, it will reach its 15-year size at a moderate speed and then slow its growth.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Uses: <\/strong>Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre or knot garden, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Green Mound\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>2\u2019 Tall x 2.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 2.75\u2019 Tall x 3.5\u2019 Wide\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13) <strong>\u2018Glencoe\u2019<\/strong> <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus x <\/em>\u2018Glencoe\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>4-8\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Medium, 2 to 3 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> Chicagoland Green\u00ae will grow slightly wider than tall. It is an excellent cold-hardly cultivar that is extremely uniform in its growth. It is very similar to \u2018Green Velvet\u2019. Chicagoland Green\u00ae will bronze slightly in winter especially when planted in full sun. Bronzed foliage will typically disappear quickly in spring as temperatures rise, Bronzed foliage will brighten and new growth will begin to appear. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>Prune Chicagoland Green\u00ae lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired habit. It may be sheared into edging and other formal applications. Use hand pruners or shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant which reduces the chance of disease.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>It is a selected hybrid from the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. It is very difficult to distinguish it from \u2018Green Velvet\u2019, Its hardiness and durability make it a good plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre or knot garden, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018Green Velvet\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Mound\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14) \u2018Green Gem\u2019 <strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>2\u2019 Tall x 2.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years: <\/strong>2.75\u2019 Tall x 3.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus x <\/em>\u2018Green Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>4-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Medium, 2 to 3 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Green Gem\u2019 is a cold-hardy hybrid boxwood with a spherical habit. It is often referred to as being in the \u201cGreen Series\u201d of boxwood (see \u2018Green Velvet\u2019 for more information). It is very similar to \u2018Green Mound\u2019 but slightly smaller. To minimize bronzing, avoid planting in areas of direct winter sun. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: \u2018<\/strong>Green Gem\u2019 should be lightly pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape. Use hand pruners or shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant which reduces the chance of disease.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Green Gem\u2019 is susceptible to boxwood leafminer but has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>This boxwood has been planted extensively over the past 20-30 years. Its hardiness and non-domineering size have been popular with many landscapers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre or knot garden, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018Justin Brouwers\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Velvet\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u2018Green Mound\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>2\u2019 Tall x 2\u2019 Wide\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 2.75\u2019 Tall x 2.75\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15) <strong>\u2018Green Mound\u2019<\/strong> Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivate: <\/strong><em>Buxus x <\/em>\u2018Green Mound\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>4-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate: <\/strong>Medium, 2 to 3 inches per year\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Green Mound\u2019 is a cold-hardy hybrid boxwood with a spherical habit. It is often referred to as being in the \u201cGreen Series\u201d of boxwood (see \u2018Green Velvet\u2019 for more information). It is similar to \u2018Green Velvet\u2019 but more rounded in its natural shape. \u2018Green\u2019 Mound\u2019 will bronze slightly in winter especially when exposed to direct sunlight. The bronzed leaves will typically brighten as spring temperatures rise and then be covered as new foliage appears. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>\u2018Green Mound\u2019 should be pruned lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired habit. It may be sheared into edging and other formal applications. Use hand pruners or shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant which reduces the chance of disease.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Green Mound\u2019 is susceptible to boxwood leafminer but has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>This is another of the hardy Sheridan Nurseries boxwoods from Canada. It is very popular. In many landscapes, it will reach its 15-year size at a moderate speed and then slow its growth.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre or knot garden, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Justin Brouwers\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong> \u2018<\/strong>Green Velvet\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16) \u2018Glencoe\u2019 Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years:<\/strong> 2.25\u2019 Tall x 2.25\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 3\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018Vardar Valley\u2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>\u2018Vardar Valley\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>5-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Slow to medium, 1 to 3 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Vardar Valley\u2019 is very appealing due to its distinctive powdery blue new foliage in the spring combined with excellent winter hardiness. It matures into a broad, mounding plant. Spring blue foliage will fade to deep green in summer. \u2018Vardar Valley\u2019 holds a deep green color through the winter. Avoid planting in areas where drainage is poor. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>Lightly prune \u2018Vardar Valley\u2019 as needed in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape and density. Use hand pruners or shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Vardar Valley\u2019 is resistant to boxwood leafminer. When planted properly in well-drained soils plants have few pest and disease problems.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>\u2018Vardar Valley\u2019 is one of the top plants in its juvenile stages (up to about 18\u2019\u2019 wide) as its habitat is open and its branches are prominent. Do not plant in areas where drainage is questionable.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, foliage for holiday decorations.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018Green Velvet\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Glencoe\u2019 (Chicagoland Green*)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u2018Franklin\u2019s Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>1.5\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years: <\/strong>2.5\u2019 Tall x 5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17) <strong>\u2018Green Beauty\u2019<\/strong> Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar:<\/strong> <em>Buxus microphylla var. japonica <\/em>\u2018Green Beauty\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Medium, 2 to 4 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> sun or shade.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes: \u2018<\/strong>Green Beauty\u2019 is an excellent medium-sized cultivar that has deep green glossy foliage with little winter bronzing. It has a naturally rounded habit that will typically be slightly wider than tall. Its branching structure makes for a very strong plant that can withstand breakage from most moderate to heavy snowfalls. It is very durable and recovers quickly if a limb is broken or if radical pruning is necessary. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: \u2018<\/strong>Green Beauty\u2019 should be pruned lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain a more uniform shape. It will typically start the second flush of new growth in the late summer to early fall that may be burned and discolored by fall frost before it hardens off. These branches or \u201chorns\u201d can be pruned off any time after the first hard freeze of the fall, or left on the plant until early spring pruning. If the plant outgrows its desired size, it tolerates radical pruning. Prune with hand pruners or shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant which reduces the chance of disease.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Green Beauty\u2019 is susceptible to boxwood leafminer but has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>We like this boxwood. Its durability and disease resistance is very good. We have planted it in locations where diseased English boxwood has died and it is thriving. Pruning as a young plant is a must to develop a good shape.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Medium specimen, medium hedge, foundation plant, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018Green Velvet\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong> \u2018<\/strong>Green Mound\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Glencoe\u2019 (Chicagoland Green*)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Jim Stauffer\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years:<\/strong> 3\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 4.5\u2019 Tall x 5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18) <strong>\u2018Wintergreen\u2019\u00a0<\/strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus microphylla va.japonic <\/em>\u2018Wintergreen\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone:<\/strong> 5-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Fast, 4 to 6 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Wintergreen\u2019 is a vigorous, winter-hardy cultivar that is ideal when a medium to large foundation plant is desired. It is great for use in medium-sized hedges and is very tolerant of pruning or shearing. It tends to bronze when exposed to direct winter sun but the bronzing will quickly disappear as temperatures rise in spring and as new growth emerges. It is very similar to \u2018Winter Gem\u2019. Deer-resistant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>\u2018Wintergreen\u2019 should be pruned each late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape. Use hand pruners or shears. Additional pruning may be necessary for early to mid-summer, depending on the desired look and vigor of the plant. \u2018Wintergreen\u2019 tolerates more radical pruning if the plant has outgrown its desired size. Thinning is not necessary on this cultivar.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Wintergreen\u2019 is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer. When properly planted and cared for, it has new other disease or pest issues.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>It is a great choice when you want to fill a space quickly. If left unpruned, a vigorous plant can become wiry but the plant will respond very well to hedge shears. There are many cultivars in the nursery industry with the name \u2018Wintergreen\u2019. Some are very similar to this one and others are very different. When matching plants, be sure to check plant attributes and projected size before purchasing.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Uses:<\/strong> Medium specimen, medium hedge, low hedge, foundation plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018Winter Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Jim Stauffer\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Beauty\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>4\u2019 Tall x 4\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 5.5\u2019 Tall x 5.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a019) \u2018Winter Gem\u2019<\/strong> Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus microphylla var.japonica<\/em> \u2018Winter Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Fast, 4 to 6 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Winter Gem\u2019 is a round-shaped cultivar that is relatively vigorous. It tolerates a wide range of sizes and uses. New foliage emerges a lime-green color and transitions to a deep, glossy green. It tends to bronze when exposed to direct winter sun but the bronzing will quickly disappear in spring as temperatures rise and as new growth emerges. \u2018Winter Gem\u2019 is very similar to the cultivars \u2018Wintergreen\u2019 or Faulkner\u2019. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>\u2018Winter Gem\u2019 should be pruned each year in late winter to early spring to maintain the desired shape. Use hand pruners or shears. Additional lighter prunings may be necessary for early to mid-summer, depending on the desired look and vigor of the plant. \u2018Winter Gem\u2019 tolerates more radical pruning if the plant has outgrown its desired size. Thinning is not necessary on this cultivar.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Winter Gem\u2019 is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer and has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>Great plant to fill space quickly. It is very similar to \u2018Wintergreen\u2019. It has a very vigorous growth habit that can get rather wiry but it can be controlled with a good pair of hedge shears.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Medium specimen, medium hedge, low hedge, foundation plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Wintergreen\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Beauty\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Jim Stauffer\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>4\u2019 Tall x 4\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 5.5\u2019 Tall x 5.5\u2019 Wide\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20) <strong>\u2018Green Mountain\u2019<\/strong> Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus x <\/em>\u2018Green Mountain\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>4-8\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Medium to fast, 2 to 4 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes: <\/strong>\u2018Green Mountain\u2019 is a cold-hardy, rounded, conical-shaped hybrid boxwood. It is often referred to as being in the \u201cGreen Series\u201d of boxwood (see \u2018Green Velvet\u2019 for more information). \u2018Green Mountain\u2019 will bronze slightly in winter especially when exposed to direct sunlight but bronzing will quickly fade as new spring foliage begins to emerge. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>Prune \u2018Green Mountain\u2019 lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain desired habits. Use hand pruners or shears. \u2018Green Mountain\u2019 is often sheared in a tight pyramid or conical shape to distinguish it from other plants in the \u201cGreen Series\u201d; however when left unpruned, it will develop a more rounded conical habit. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Green Mountain\u2019 is susceptible to boxwood leafminer but has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>Some gardeners believe annual light pruning is necessary on this cultivar to improve its rigidity as an upright plant or the plant may open up with snow. It grows with relative vigor until it is about 15 years old then slows down.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Medium specimen, medium hedge, low hedge, foundation plant, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018John Baldwin\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Dee Runk\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Fastigiata\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>3.5\u2019 Tall x 2.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 5\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21) <strong>\u2018John Baldwin\u2019<\/strong> Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus microphylla <\/em>\u2018John Baldwin\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone:<\/strong> 6-8\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate: <\/strong>Medium, 2 to 3 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure: <\/strong>Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes: <\/strong>\u2018John Baldwin\u2019 is grown for its true, broad, conical habit. Foliage is fine-textured and leaves are relatively small compared to many boxwood. New foliage has a blue tint which will slowly fade to a blue-green. Use this cultivar as an alternative to \u2018Green Mountain\u2019 when a true conical shape with minimal pruning is desired. Also, use it as an excellent substitute for conical shape with minimal pruning is desired. Also, use it as an excellent substitute for conical Japanese hollies in sun or shade. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>Up to 2 ft or so in height, prune \u2018John Baldwin\u2019 in late winter to early spring to develop a conical habit. Once the plant gets 2-3 feet tall, it requires less pruning, typically having to remove only side shoots or \u201chorns\u201d each late winter or early spring. Use hand pruners or shears although shears are seldom needed as the plant matures. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018John Baldwin\u2019 is susceptible to boxwood leafminer but has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Comments: This may be the best pyramidal-growing boxwood that we have seen. Being a <em>microphylla, <\/em>it is proving to be more durable about disease and its adaptation to a wider range of soil conditions. We have seen it perform well in marginally we locations; however, we don\u2019t recommend planting any boxwood in areas where drainage is poor.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Medium specimen, medium hedge, foundation plant, container.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018Dee Runk\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Fastigiata\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Green Mountain\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>3.5\u2019 Tall x 2.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 6\u2019 Tall x 3.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22) &#8216;<strong>Jim Stauffer&#8217; Boxwood Topiary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus microphylla var. japonica <\/em>\u2018Jim Stauffer\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone:<\/strong>5-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Medium to fast, 2.5 to 5 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Jim Stauffer\u2019 is an excellent foundation plant that is slightly more vigorous than some cultivars, yet can be maintained in a formal shape. It grows in a comparable height-to-width ratio. It also responds very well to pruning or shearing. It has proven to be more cold-hardy than other <em>Buxus microphyll.<\/em> \u2018Jim Stauffer\u2019 can be used as a great substitute for <em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>(American) when a plant of a similar shape is desired but with a smaller ultimate size. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care:<\/strong> Lightly pruning \u2018Jim Stauffer\u2019 in late winter or early spring is necessary to maintain a more uniform shape. It will occasionally start a second flush of new growth in the late summer to early fall that may freeze before it hardens off. These branches or \u201chorns\u201d can be pruned off after the first hard freeze of the fall or in early spring. \u2018Jim Stauffer\u2019 tolerates more radical pruning if the plant has outgrown its desired size. Prune with hand pruners or shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Jim Stauffer\u2019 is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer and has minimal other disease and pest issues when planted and cared for properly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments; <\/strong>We like this boxwood. It has foliage that is very similar to \u2018Green Beauty\u2019 but its habit is more upright. Its hardiness also makes it the choice of many gardeners in colder climates.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Medium specimen, medium hedge, foundation plant, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Substitues: <\/strong><em>sempervirens <\/em>(American)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Rotundifloia\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Green Beauty\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Wintergreen\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Winter Gem\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>3.25\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 5\u2019 Tall x 5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23) <strong>\u2018Rotundifolia\u2019\u00a0<\/strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>\u2018Rotundifolia\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate: <\/strong>Medium to fast, 3 to 5 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> \u2018Rotundifolia\u2019 is an upright rounded boxwood with unique foliage. Mature leaves are very shiny and dark green even through the winter. Leaves are nearly rounded and some can be as large as a nickel or quarter. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>Prune \u2018Rotundifolia\u2019 lightly in late winter to early spring as needed to maintain the desired habit. Use hand pruners or shears. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant and reduce the chance of disease.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Rotundifolia\u2019 is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer. When planted properly in well-drained soils, this plant has few other pests and disease problems.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>The foliage on this boxwood is what makes it unique. From a distance, the habit looks very similar to <em>sempervirens <\/em>but when you get close to it the large, shiny, rounded foliage is strikingly different.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Tall specimen, allee, a tall hedge, medium hedge, foundation plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Substitutes: <\/strong><em>sempervirens <\/em>(American)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>Jim Stauffer\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>4.5\u2019 Tall x 4\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 6\u2019 Tall x 5.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24) <strong><em>\u2018Sempervirens\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>(American)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>5-8 USDA Plant Hardiness Zones Guide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Medium to fast, 3 to 5 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Medium to fast, 3 to 5 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong> American boxwood is a classic, large-growing upright rounded boxwood. In an ideal environment, the plant will continue to grow for 75 to 150 years and develop into a massive shrub (sometimes as large as 15 ft tall and wide or more). It has excellent dark green winter foliage and cuttings are a favorite for holiday decorations. Be especially careful to plant this cultivar in areas with good drainage. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>Prune American boxwood lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired habit. It tolerates more radical pruning if the plant has outgrown its desired size using hand pruners, shears, and loppers. Thin in winter for holiday decorations or early spring before new growth appears to increase airflow and light penetration into the interior of the plant thus reducing the incidence of disease.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>American boxwood is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer. When planted properly in well-drained soils, this plant has few other pests or disease problems.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>This boxwood has been the backbone of many Colonial American landscapes for many years. Take care to avoid using this plant which will ultimately be too large for the landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Uses:<\/strong> Tall specimen, allee, a tall hedge, medium hedge, foundation plant, foliage for holiday decorations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes: <\/strong>\u2018Rotundifolia\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Jim Stauffer\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>5\u2019 Tall x 4\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 7\u2019 Tall x 6\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25) <strong>\u2018Dee Runk\u2019\u00a0<\/strong>Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>\u2018Dee Runk\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8s\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate:<\/strong> Fast to medium, 3 to 6 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes: <\/strong>\u2018Dee Runk\u2019 is an excellent upright cultivar with a naturally vertical habit. With some pruning, it can be a tight conical shape. It will develop a columnar habit with little to no pruning. Use as an excellent choice for narrow hedges or accenting a door or corner. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>\u2018Dee Runk\u2019 responds very well to pruning. Use hand pruners or shears. Lightly prune, as needed, in late winter or early spring to maintain density and desired form. If winter snow or ice has damaged any limbs or pulled them out from the plant, remove them. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant. If a tight conical form is desired, training will be required. Depending on growth and prior maintenance, a light annual pruning followed by a heavier pruning every 5 years or so is necessary to maintain its form and minimize splaying due to snow and ice or even heavy wet foliage in a syringe.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Little or no pruning will yield a more columnar habit. Understand that this habit will allow branches to potentially splay out from the plant, especially in frozen winter precipitation or heavy new growth in late spring.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Dee Runk\u2019 is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer and when planted properly, it has few other pests or disease issues.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Comments: <\/strong>We believe this plant is best when pruned into a tight conical form. Its versatility of growing in full sun or full shade makes it a great option in many different landscapes. Compared to \u2018Fastigiata\u2019, it is slightly narrower.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>Tall specimen, allee, a tall hedge, medium hedge, foundation plant, holiday foliage, containers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Fastigiata\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u2018<\/strong>John Baldwin\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>8\u2019 Tall x 2.5\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 12\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26) <strong>\u2018Fastigiata\u2019<\/strong> Boxwood Topiary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cultivar: <\/strong><em>Buxus sempervirens <\/em>\u2018Fastigiata\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zone: <\/strong>6-8\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Growth Rate: <\/strong>Fast to medium, 3 to 6 inches per year<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Exposure:<\/strong> Sun or shade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Attributes: <\/strong>\u2018Fastigiata\u2019 is an outstanding upright cultivar. The foliage is a rich green with a hint of blue. Its true habit is upright. Depending on the gardener\u2019s preferences, this boxwood can either be trained into a conical shape or, with minimal pruning, it can be a broadly columnar shape. It is an excellent choice for narrow hedges or accenting a door or corner. Deer resistant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Care: <\/strong>\u2018Fastigiata\u2019 responds well to pruning. Use hand pruners or shears. Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to maintain density and desired form. If winter snow or ice has damaged any limbs or pulled them out from the plant, remove them. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If a tight conical form is desired, training will be required. Depending on growth and prior maintenance, a light annual pruning followed by a heavier pruning every 4 years or so is necessary to maintain form and minimize splaying due to snow and ice or even heavy wet foliage in spring.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Little or no pruning will yield a more broad columnar habit. Understand that this habit will lend itself to branches splaying out from the plant, especially in frozen winter precipitation or heavy new growth in late spring.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is moderately resistant to boxwood leafminer and it has few other pests or disease issues.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Comments: <\/strong>This is a very good upright boxwood. Our preference is to prune it to a tight cone. It can take full sun or full shade. Its foliage is slightly bluer and habits slightly broader than \u2018Dee Runk\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Uses: <\/strong>tall specimen, allee, a tall hedge, medium hedge, foundation plant, holiday foliage, containers. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong> \u2018Dee Runk\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018John Baldwin\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 15 years: <\/strong>8\u2019 Tall x 3\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Size at 25 years:<\/strong> 12\u2019 Tall x 4\u2019 Wide<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using the Boxwood Guide will help you to look at a boxwood cultivar for careful consideration to be successful with a topiary garden. 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