Plants in genus buxus
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 '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 '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 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 '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.
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 '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 '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.
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 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 '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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.