Plants in family buxaceae
Buxus sempervirens 'Rotundifolia'
Buxus sempervirens 'Rotundifolia' is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with glossy blue-green leaves and a rounded, dense growth habit. Originating from Europe and North Africa, it is deer and pollution tolerant, making it a resilient choice for various landscapes.
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' is a hardy, versatile dwarf evergreen with a naturally rounded growth habit. Its compact green foliage provides year-round interest and is resistant to deer and Boxwood Leaf Miners. This slow-growing plant can live up to 150 years and thrives in rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soils. It tolerates both sun and partial shade, making it a reliable choice for various garden settings.
Buxus 'Calgary'
Buxus 'Calgary' is a compact, oval evergreen shrub with a fine-textured, formal look. It features dark green foliage and tiny white spring flowers that attract butterflies. This extremely cold-hardy plant is resistant to rabbits and deer, thriving in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil.
Pachysandra procumbens 'Pixie'
Pachysandra procumbens 'Pixie' is a dwarf variety of the Allegheny spurge, notable for its compact size, being only a third to half the size of the typical species. It forms a clump about 4 inches tall and 1 foot wide, topped with white, bottlebrush-like flowers in early spring. This plant is well-suited for dry shade and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for shaded garden areas.
Buxus microphylla 'Green Beauty'
Buxus microphylla 'Green Beauty' is an evergreen shrub with a dense growth habit and glossy dark-green leaves. Cold hardy to zone 5, it grows 4-6 inches per year and is tolerant of alkaline soil, heat, humidity, and drought. This shrub is ideal for hedges, topiary, and borders, and is bird-friendly and deer resistant.
Pachysandra terminalis
Pachysandra terminalis is an evergreen ground cover that spreads by rhizomes, creating a dense carpet of dark green foliage. It produces tiny white flowers in early spring and thrives in deep shade. While it is a robust ground cover, it can become invasive in some areas, so careful management is advised. This plant is ideal for shady spots where other plants may struggle.
Buxus 'Little Missy'
Buxus 'Little Missy' is a compact, low-growing shrub with dense dark green foliage and a low rounded growing habit. It is known for its excellent resistance to boxwood blight and attracts pollinators. This deer-resistant shrub provides winter interest and requires minimal maintenance, rarely needing pruning.
Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis
Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis, or red-fruited sweet box, is native to southern China and grows on limestone cliffs. It forms a dense mound of green foliage and produces fragrant white flowers in October, followed by red fruit in winter. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Buxus 'Emerald Jewel'
Buxus 'Emerald Jewel' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its dense and compact growth. It reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, making it ideal for hedges or borders. This plant is deer and drought-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 5-10. For the best growth, it requires full sun and well-drained soil with regular moisture. Its lush foliage and low-maintenance nature make it a popular choice for gardeners.
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis is a low-growing evergreen known for its strong hyacinth-like scent. It spreads to 3 feet across and is densely covered in deep green narrow leaves. Blooming in late winter with white flowers, this plant is disease, deer, and rabbit resistant, requiring no pruning.
Pachysandra procumbens 'Pdn 01'
Pachysandra procumbens 'Pdn 01' is a clump-forming groundcover with pewter-green foliage on long prostrate stems. It produces white, bottlebrush-like flowers in spring and is ideal for woodland gardens. This native plant is 36 inches wide and thrives in part sun to shade.
Buxus sinica var. insularis
Buxus sinica var. insularis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with a compact, mounded form. It produces tiny, fragrant greenish-yellow flowers in spring that attract pollinators. The leaves shift to yellow-brown or purplish in winter, adding seasonal interest. Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9, this shrub grows 2-3 feet in height and spreads 4-6 feet. It prefers moist, sandy loam soil and full sun for densest growth, and is resistant to deer, rabbits, and most pests.
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is an evergreen ground cover that thrives in shaded areas. It is low maintenance and often used under pine trees to create a lush, green carpet-like appearance. This plant is ideal for gardeners seeking a hardy, shade-loving ground cover.
Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'
Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk' is a tall, tightly pyramidal column of boxwood that grows up to 6 inches per year. Hardy to Zone 5, it is resistant to boxwood blight and deer, thriving in full sun or part sun. This broad-leaved evergreen can be sheared for a formal look or left natural.
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' is a spreading groundcover plant with glossy, evergreen foliage. It thrives in the heat and humidity of the South and is resistant to diseases and deer. This plant is ideal for shady or partially sunny locations.
Buxus 'Green Gem'
Buxus 'Green Gem' is a tidy, formal evergreen shrub with a compact ball shape and rich green, rounded foliage. Developed by Sheridan Nurseries in Canada, it is winter hardy and resistant to deer and rabbits. This versatile plant grows well in full sun or partial shade and has no serious disease or pest problems, making it a reliable choice for hedges and borders.
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 'Skywalker'
Buxus sempervirens 'Skywalker' is a fast-growing, columnar evergreen shrub with fragrant tiny flowers. It reaches 15-20 feet in height and 5-6 feet in width, thriving in full sun to partial shade. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant, requiring well-drained soil.
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.
Pachysandra procumbens 'Jackson'
Pachysandra procumbens 'Jackson' is a heat and humidity-tolerant groundcover that reaches 6 inches in height and spreads up to 5 feet. It features fragrant white flowers on 4-inch stalks in late March.
Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner'
Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' is a traditional hedge plant with glossy, dense bright-green foliage that maintains its evergreen presence year-round. It is easy to care for and low maintenance, thriving in both full sun and part shade. This slow-growing plant is deer and rabbit resistant and develops a bronze-tinged color in the fall, adding seasonal interest to 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.