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Boxwood have become, over the years, the trademark plant of Saunders Brothers. Below is a listing of the varieties we are growing at this time. Please note we are constantly testing new varieties and introducing only those that we feel are the ‘Best of the Best’.

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Buxus harlandii

Buxus harlandii

A slow growing evergreen with an attractive rounded form, becoming broader with age. Bright green elongated leaves have a distinct indentation in the end. Responds well to pruning and is often used for topiary.

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Buxus microphylla 'Golden Dream'

Buxus microphylla 'Golden Dream'

Golden Dream Boxwood

Beautiful rounded and compact habit. Foliage is edged with heavy golden variegation. Good resistance to boxwood leafminer and boxwood blight.

Deer resistant. Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin'

Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin'

John Baldwin Boxwood

‘John Baldwin’ is grown for its true, broad, conical habit. Foliage is fine-textured and leaves are relatively small compared to many boxwood. New foliage has a blue tint which will slowly fade to a blue-green. Use this cultivar as an alternative to ‘Green Mountain’ when a true conical shape with minimal pruning is desired. Also, use it as an excellent substitute for conical Japanese hollies in sun or shade. Deer resistant.

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Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'

Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'

Little Missy is a compact rounded cultivar. It is extremely cold hardy and sun tolerant. It can be used in applications where a smaller plant is desired and it responds well to shearing. Deer resistant.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Jim Stauffer'

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Jim Stauffer'

Jim Stauffer Boxwood

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.

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Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Winter Gem'

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Winter Gem'

Winter Gem Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sempervirens

Buxus sempervirens

American Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sempervirens 'Buddy'

Buxus sempervirens 'Buddy'

Buddy Boxwood

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

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Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

Dee Runk Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'

Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'

Elegantissima Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata'

Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata'

Fastigiata Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sempervirens 'Highlander'

Buxus sempervirens 'Highlander'

Boxwood 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.

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Buxus sempervirens 'Justin Brouwers'

Buxus sempervirens 'Justin Brouwers'

Justin Brouwers Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sempervirens 'Piney Mountain'

Buxus sempervirens 'Piney Mountain'

Piney Mountain Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

English Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sempervirens 'Vardar Valley'

Buxus sempervirens 'Vardar Valley'

Vardar Valley Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Franklin's Gem'

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Franklin's Gem'

Franklin's Gem Boxwood

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.

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Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Nana'

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Nana'

Insularis Boxwood

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.

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Buxus x 'Glencoe' (Chicagoland Green®)

Buxus x 'Glencoe' (Chicagoland Green®)

Chicagoland Green Boxwood

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.

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Buxus x 'Green Gem'

Buxus x 'Green Gem'

Green Gem Boxwood

'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.

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Buxus x 'Green Mound'

Buxus x 'Green Mound'

Green Mound Boxwood

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.

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Buxus x 'Green Mountain'

Buxus x 'Green Mountain'

Green Mountain Boxwood

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.

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Buxus x 'Green Velvet'

Buxus x 'Green Velvet'

Green Velvet Boxwood

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.

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