Buxus sempervirens

American Boxwood (Boxwood)

Dark green foliage distinguishes this classic shrub, often used in formal plantings.

  • Broadleaf evergreen
  • Slow growing
  • Dense, rounded growth habit

  • Category: Shrub
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Height: 5-20 ft
  • Spread: 5-15 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Landscape Characteristics
Foliage Color
Classification by Use
Foundation Planting
Hedge/Screen
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Habit
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Foliage Color
Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buxus sempervirens

This particular boxwood can reach a mature height of 15-20 feet, but is slow growing and can be easily maintained through pruning.