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 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.
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.