Plants in family buxaceae
Buxus 'Sb108'
This evergreen plant is naturally resistant to diseases and pests and is deer-resistant. It is hardy in zones 5-8 and requires low maintenance, thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It reaches about 5 feet in height and width with a growth rate of 3-6 inches per year.
Buxus 'Skylight'
Buxus 'Skylight' is a blight-resistant boxwood with a fast growth rate, reaching 6-8 feet in height. Its tiny evergreen foliage thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for hedges or garden borders.
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its small, dense growth and cold hardiness. It is ideal for formal plantings or short hedges, growing less than a foot per year. The new spring growth is a light lime color, providing a fresh look to landscapes and making it suitable for container growing and topiary.
Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'
Known as Korean Boxwood, this cold-hardy evergreen plant has dense, compact growth and is excellent for borders or fences. It is deer-resistant and grows in full sun to partial shade, with a slow growth rate of 2-3 inches annually. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and requires well-draining soil.
Buxus 'Babylon Beauty'
Buxus 'Babylon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub with lighter green foliage, known for its compact growth and blight resistance. It grows 3-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, making it ideal for low hedges and patio containers. This boxwood thrives in full sun to partial shade and is cold hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Sarcococca saligna
Sarcococca saligna is an evergreen shrub that thrives in deep shade, forming a thick, slowly-spreading mass with glossy, narrow leaves. It produces fragrant small flowers in late winter and requires well-drained soil. Native to northern Pakistan, this plant is used in traditional medicine and exhibits various medicinal properties, including antibacterial and antifungal activities.
Buxus microphylla 'Sprinter'
This evergreen plant has dense, compact branches and thrives in zones 5-9. It requires partial shade to full sun and grows 3-6 inches per year, reaching up to 4 feet in height and width. It is adaptable to various soil types but requires well-drained soil.
Buxus microphylla 'Winterstar'
Buxus microphylla 'Winterstar' is a compact, dwarf boxwood with smooth, glossy, emerald-green leaves. It grows 4 feet tall and wide, with an upright growth habit. This deer-resistant shrub is heat and drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun and well-draining soil.
Buxus 'Heritage'
This compact and versatile plant is blight-resistant and has glossy green leaves. It grows 3-4 feet in height and 2-3 feet in width, making it ideal for low hedges and topiary designs. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.
Sarcococca confusa
Sarcococca confusa is a tough, evergreen shrub known for its adaptability to adverse woodland conditions. It grows up to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide, with glossy, wavy dark green leaves. This plant produces fragrant white flowers in midwinter, followed by blue fruit. It is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in both acidic and alkaline soils, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Buxus microphylla
Buxus microphylla is an evergreen shrub ideal for hedges and topiaries, with small glossy leaves and a compact form. It is deer-resistant and thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring full sun to partial shade. This shrub is drought-tolerant once established and can be pruned into various shapes.
Buxus 'Green Mountain'
This evergreen shrub has a cone-shaped growth pattern and yellow-green flowers that bloom from April through May. It resists deer and rabbits and grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9, preferring full sun with partial afternoon shade and well-draining loamy soil.
Buxus 'Renaissance'
Buxus 'Renaissance' is a compact, blight-resistant boxwood with lighter green foliage. It grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for low hedges, topiary, and patio containers. This plant is cold hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers well-draining, loamy soil.
Buxus 'Green Velvet'
A hybrid between Korean and English boxwood, this cold-hardy plant grows 3-4 feet tall and wide. It features small yellow flowers in spring and is resistant to diseases, deer, and pests. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and well-draining soil, with new growth of 12 inches annually.
Pachysandra terminalis 'Silveredge'
Pachysandra terminalis 'Silveredge' is an exquisite evergreen groundcover native to Asia, featuring dark green tufts with creamy margins. It brightens in more light and fills in via short underground rhizomes, making it ideal for woodland gardens. This plant prefers moist to average soils with good drainage.
Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola'
Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola' is a heat-loving groundcover with new foliage that displays a striking pewter pattern against olive-green. It produces sweetly fragrant white flowers on 4-inch tall stalks in early March, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens.
Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata'
Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata' is an upright, blue-green broadleaf evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet high and 4 feet wide. It is adaptable to pruning, resistant to deer and rabbits, and thrives in well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Tiny spring flowers add seasonal interest.
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis 'Fragrant Mountain'
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis 'Fragrant Mountain' is an evergreen shrub known for its fragrant white flowers in late winter to early spring. It produces glossy black fruit in late summer and is drought-tolerant once established. The plant grows well in shade and is resistant to deer, making it a versatile choice for urban gardens.
Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergreen'
Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergreen' is a cold-hardy evergreen shrub with a compact and dense growth habit. Often used in landscapes for foundation and hedge planting, it grows 2-4 feet tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade. This low-maintenance plant is non-toxic to humans and pets, making it a safe choice for gardens.
Sarcococca ruscifolia
Sarcococca ruscifolia, also known as Sweet Box, is an evergreen shrub that thrives in dry shade. It is deer and rabbit resistant, disease resistant, and water-wise, making it easy to grow and maintain. The plant produces fragrant flowers, adding a pleasant aroma to gardens.
Sarcococca orientalis
Sarcococca orientalis is a dense evergreen shrub native to southeast China, growing up to 5 feet tall and 7 feet wide. It features glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers from January through March, with black, blueberry-sized fruit persisting alongside fall flowers.
Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain'
Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain' is an evergreen shrub with a naturally upright and conical shape. It boasts bright green foliage year-round and is cold hardy, thriving in sun or part shade. This urban-tolerant plant is deer resistant and requires annual trimming, well-drained soil, and regular watering. Its compact form and vibrant color make it a versatile choice for landscaping.
Buxus 'Cranberry Creek'
Buxus 'Cranberry Creek' is a pyramidal-shaped broadleaf evergreen known for its glossy green foliage. It is deer-resistant and grows to a compact size of 2-3 feet in both height and width. This plant thrives in USDA zones 5 to 8 and can be planted in full sun or part shade. It prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture.
Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'
Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' is a broad-leaved evergreen with variegated green and cream foliage. It is cold hardy, heat tolerant, and deer resistant, thriving in sun or part shade. This plant requires well-drained soil and regular watering, making it a reliable choice for hedges and topiary.
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis 'Winter Gem'
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis 'Winter Gem' is a compact evergreen plant developed by Peter Moore. It grows to a height of 30 inches and a width of 2 feet, featuring fragrant white flowers with rosy red buds in mid-February. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 6a to 8b and is known for its deer resistance and drought tolerance, making it a valuable addition to winter gardens.
Sarcococca hookeriana 'Nepal'
Sarcococca hookeriana 'Nepal' is an evergreen shrub with narrow leaves and small, fragrant white flowers that bloom in late winter. Native to high elevations in Nepal, it grows to about 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide. This deer-resistant plant thrives in shaded areas and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Beauty'
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Beauty' is a very hardy evergreen with bright green summer foliage that turns coppery-warm in winter. It grows well in sun or part shade and is excellent for low hedges. This plant is deer resistant and attracts butterflies.