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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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SKU:nse9643-redcrocus

Pot Size

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

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Sprinter'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Sprinter' Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft tall and wide, with a dense, compact form, growing about 3-4 inches per year.
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen, fine-textured
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Rarely flowers, usually in early spring
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Fast-growing
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, boxwoods, and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Space plants about 3 feet apart for hedging.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Average household humidity is suitable
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect with mulch in colder zones; minimal winter cover needed
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant depth should be about the same as root ball height
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Mulch around base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
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