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RedCrocus Sprinter' Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Sprinter'- Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges, Borders, & Topiary, Container Gardening, Pet-Friendly, Deer Resistant 18/24" h B&B
RedCrocus Sprinter' Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Sprinter'- Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges, Borders, & Topiary, Container Gardening, Pet-Friendly, Deer Resistant 18/24" h B&B
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Sprinter' Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Sprinter'
Description
A compact evergreen shrub known for its fine, dense foliage and quick growth. Ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary, providing year-round greenery and structure to gardens.
Suggested Uses
Perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, topiary, and container gardening. Suitable for small to medium-sized landscape designs.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Sprinter' -
Common Name: Sprinter' Boxwood -
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft tall and wide, with a dense, compact form, growing about 3-4 inches per year. -
Hardiness Zones: 5-8 -
Foliage Type: Evergreen, fine-textured -
Bloom Time: Rarely flowers, usually in early spring -
Growth Rate: Fast-growing -
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade -
Attracts Pollinators: Yes -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Non-toxic -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, boxwoods, and perennials
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Space plants about 3 feet apart for hedging. -
Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged -
Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral -
Humidity: Average household humidity is suitable -
Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches -
Winter Care: Protect with mulch in colder zones; minimal winter cover needed -
Planting Depth: Plant depth should be about the same as root ball height -
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring -
Special Care: Mulch around base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
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