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RedCrocus Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' Pyramid Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Topiary, Deer Resistant, Container Friendly, Low Maintenance Garden Plant 5 Gallon

RedCrocus Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' Pyramid Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Topiary, Deer Resistant, Container Friendly, Low Maintenance Garden Plant 5 Gallon

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SKU:nse9547-redcrocus

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Faulkner's Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' Pyramid

Description

A compact, evergreen shrub with dense, small, dark green leaves forming a pyramid shape. Ideal for formal hedges and topiary, it maintains its structure year-round and adds elegance to garden spaces.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for foundation plantings, privacy screens, topiary, and container gardens. Its formal appearance makes it suitable for various landscape designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Littleleaf Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Up to 4 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Typically non-flowering; some cultivars may produce small inconspicuous flowers in spring
  • 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: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Not typically
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Low-growing perennials, hedge plants, and shrub borders

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun to partial shade. Space plants approximately 24 inches apart for hedges.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; water regularly during dry periods
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering or to shape; avoid heavy cutting in winter
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect in colder zones with mulch or cover if temperatures below -10°F
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
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