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Dee Runk' Common Boxwood 5/6' h B&B

Dee Runk' Common Boxwood 5/6' h B&B

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Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk' Information Page
Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

Description

Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk' is a popular cultivar of boxwood known for its narrow, upright growth habit. It features dense, evergreen foliage that retains its rich green color throughout the year. This plant is ideal for creating vertical accents in gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

'Dee Runk' is perfect for use as a specimen plant, in formal gardens, or as a vertical accent in mixed borders. It can also be used to create privacy screens or hedges due to its dense foliage.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Dee Runk' Common Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 10-12 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Inconspicuous
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other boxwoods, hollies, and yews

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winter winds to prevent leaf scorch.
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