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Green Beauty Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla Evergreen Shrub- Low Maintenance, Tidy, Container or Border Plant, Hardy in Zones 6-9, Pet & Deer Resistant 5 Gallon

Green Beauty Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla Evergreen Shrub- Low Maintenance, Tidy, Container or Border Plant, Hardy in Zones 6-9, Pet & Deer Resistant 5 Gallon

Regular price $312.00 USD
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SKU:nse7135-redcrocus

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Green Beauty' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Beauty'

Description

This compact evergreen shrub features dense foliage with small, vibrant green leaves. It maintains a tidy, rounded shape and is known for its low-maintenance nature, making it ideal for borders, hedges, or container planting.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for use in formal hedges, foundation plantings, or as a container plant for patios and courtyards.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Green Beauty' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Beauty'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Green Beauty' Littleleaf Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically 2-3 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: N/A (male and female plants produce insignificant flowers)
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Keep out of reach of pets if ingestion causes sensitivity
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, low-maintenance perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil; space appropriately
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Tolerant of a range of soils, prefers slightly acidic to neutral
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Average household humidity acceptable
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after flowering or to shape as needed
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect from harsh winters in colder zones; mulch around base
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant container-grown plants at same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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