Dwarf English Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

Dwarf English Boxwood is the classic low hedge and edging plant — dense, fine-textured, and perfectly suited for knot gardens, parterres, and formal bed edging. It stays naturally compact at 1-3 feet and shears into razor-sharp lines. The foundation of formal garden design for centuries. 'Green Velvet' and 'Sprinter' offer blight resistance.

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Sunlight

Partial Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Moderate

Mature Size

1-3 ft H × 1-3 ft W

Growth Rate

Slow

Bloom Season

Non-flowering (evergreen)

Bloom Color

Dense green foliage year-round

Care Guide

Plant in partial sun with well-drained soil. Shear in late spring after new growth hardens. Mulch to keep roots cool. Water during drought. Protect from harsh winter wind and sun (causes bronzing). Choose blight-resistant cultivars in problem areas. Feed with slow-release fertilizer in spring.

Landscape Uses

Low hedgingKnot gardensFormal edgingContainer plantingsParterre gardens

Best Growing Regions

northeastsoutheastmidwestwest

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