Dwarf English Boxwood

Plant identity and appearance

Scientific name: Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'.

Catalog selections: Suffruticosa. Confirm the exact selection and current availability before ordering; the size and service choices do not select a cultivar.

A slow-growing, rounded evergreen boxwood for low edging and compact formal plantings.

Growing guide

• Mature height and spread: 2 ft–3 ft tall × 2 ft–4 ft wide. Mature landscape size, not the nursery size sold.
• USDA hardiness: 5a–8b. Cultivar reference range.
• Light: filtered light; full sun (6+ hours); part shade (2–6 hours).
• Water and drainage: Maintain the moisture this plant needs; water newly planted roots deeply and check the soil before repeating. Reference soil conditions: good drainage, moist.
• Soil and nutrients: Use a soil test to guide nutrients; avoid routine heavy fertilizer. Keep mulch clear of stems and crowns. Reference soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0).
• Space: Allow room for the confirmed mature spread and airflow. Container size is not a planting-distance measurement.
• Growth rate: Slow under suitable growing conditions. Annual growth varies with the site.
• Season of interest: Typical bloom: spring; year-round foliage; fall foliage may show orange.
• Flower color: Gold/Yellow, Green. Cultivar reference.
• Pruning and trimming: Clip lightly in late spring or early summer after the first growth flush; avoid late-season shearing that encourages tender growth.
• Maintenance: Medium in the reference. Trained specimens and containers need extra attention.
• Care difficulty: Moderate; pay attention to moisture and seasonal care. This is a practical planning estimate, not a guarantee.

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