English Boxwood is an evergreen shrub with a very dense, mounding habit. Pruned into a decorative, spiral shape. Use for accent, border, topiary or hedge. Plant with Lavender in areas like Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento. Deer resistant foliage is also cold hardy.
- Landscape Size: 2′-3′ tall, 2′-3′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 5a
- Growth Habit: Mounding
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Attributes: Deer Resistant, Cold Hardy, Evergreen
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Plant in enriched soil with good drainage. Performs poorly in alkaline soils. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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