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Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Jim Stauffer'

Excellent foundation plant, slightly more vigorous than some cultivars, yet can be maintained in a formal shape. Responds well to pruning. More cold-hardy than other Buxus microphylla. Great substitute for American boxwood in colder climates.

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Morris Dwarf'

An excellent performing cultivar that is very compact and sun tolerant. It is outstanding for edging formal beds or in parterre gardens. Responds well when pruned or when left unpruned.

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Winter Gem'

A round-shaped cultivar that is relatively vigorous. New foliage is lime green and transitions into deep, glossy green. Responds very well to annual pruning. Good resistance to boxwood leafminer and boxwood blight. Deer resistant.

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Wintergreen'

A vigorous, winter-hardy cultivar that is ideal when a large foundation plant is desired. Great for use in medium sized hedges. Very tolerant of pruning or shearing. Fills space quickly.

Buxus sempervirens

Classic, large-growing boxwood has stood the test of time. Extensively planted in Colonial American landscapes. Excellent winter foliage color. Cuttings are often used for holiday decorations.

In ideal environments, plant will grow for 75 to 150 years into a massive shrub.

Buxus sempervirens 'Buddy'

Rounded habit is slightly wider than tall. Beautiful, dark green, large leaves. Responds well to pruning. Deer and leafminer resistant.

Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

An excellent upright cultivar, grown for both its form and its ability to thrive in a variety of site conditions. Excellent choice for narrow hedges. Deer resistant.

Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'

This variegated cultivar adds color to your landscape with its green leaves accented with creamy-white edges. Great for use in holiday decorations. Deer resistant.

Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata'

An outstanding upright cultivar. Foliage is rich green with a hint of blue. Excellent choice for narrow hedges, or accenting a door or corner. Deer resistant.

Buxus sempervirens 'Highlander'

Highlander is a fast growing boxwood by all accounts (6-10”/year), but as a result, requires pruning to maintain good form. The foliage maintains the same dark green color of sempervirens, but is slightly larger.

Buxus sempervirens 'Justin Brouwers'

A compact, mounding to rounded boxwood that is very versatile. Foliage is deep green in summer and winter. Responds well to pruning if a small hedge is desired. Leave unpruned and a beautiful rounded habit will form. Deer resistant.

Buxus sempervirens 'Piney Mountain'

A chance seedling found in the Charlottesville, VA area, Piney Mountain™ has near complete resistance to boxwood leafminer, as well as unique deep, dark green foliage.

Specimen plant when properly managed. Asexual propagation prohibited.

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

A basic plant in many Colonial gardens, known for soft, billowy outline and lush foliage, great for holiday decorations. In ideal environment, plant will continue to grow for 75 to 150 years and develop into a very large shrub.

Plant has distinct odor.

Buxus sempervirens 'Vardar Valley'

Distinctive blue foliage in the spring combined with excellent winter hardiness makes this broad, mounding cultivar very appealing. Good resistance to boxwood leafminer. Deer resistant.

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Franklin's Gem'

Low spreading habit with lime green foliage in early spring that transitions to olive green in summer. Light annual pruning creates a stronger and denser plant. Excellent disease resistance. Deer resistant.

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Nana'

Low spreading habit with lime green foliage in early spring that transitions to olive green in summer. Light annual pruning creates a stronger and denser plant. Excellent disease resistance. Deer resistant.

Buxus x 'Glencoe' (Chicagoland Green®)

A selected hybrid from the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Illinois. An excellent cold-hardy cultivar. Extremely uniform in its growth. Similar to 'Green Velvet'. Responds well to pruning.

Buxus x 'Green Gem'

'Green Gem' originated from Sheridan Nurseries in Canada. It has a slow growth habit and is considered to be very winter hardy, down to Zone 4. Deer resistant.

Buxus x 'Green Mound'

A cold-hardy hybrid boxwood developed in Canada. Spherical in habit and a great substitute for English Boxwood when ultimate size of 2 to 3 ft is desired. Deer resistant.

Buxus x 'Green Mountain'

A cold-hardy hybrid boxwood known for its semi-upright, rounded conical shape. Responds well to pruning. Shown to reach 15 year size rather quickly then slow to nearly stop growing. Deer resistant.

Buxus x 'Green Velvet'

Cold-hardy hybrid boxwood with a somewhat rounded habit that is slightly wider than tall. Responds well to pruning. Beautiful light-green foliage in spring. Deer resistant.