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.
- Category:Shrubs
- Hardiness Zone:7-9
- Tall:6 Feet
- Wide:3 Feet
Flower Color
| • | Yellow |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Wildlife
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Boxwood Exposure
| • | Shade (Location has no direct sun) |
| • | Part Shade (Location is primarily shaded from late morning to late afternoon) |
Boxwood Zone
| • | Zone 7 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 0 F to 10 F) |
| • | Zone 8 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 10 F to 20 F) |
Boxwood Best Usage
| • | Edging (Mature size of 2 ft high and wide or less) |
| • | Hedge Low (Mature size of 4 ft or less) |
| • | Parterre or Knot Garden |
| • | Specimen Small (1-3 ft high and wide) |
Unlicensed propagation prohibited?
| • | No |
Additional Information about 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.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buxus harlandii
Harlandii should be planted in a protected location in the landscape due to its hardiness of Zone 7. In unprotected areas, it will likely receive winter cold damage. It is one of the first boxwood to flush in spring, thus it is more prone to spring frost damage. Harlandii requires little to no pruning.
Harlandii is very resistant to boxwood leafminer and very tolerant to boxwood blight. It has very few other disease or pest issues.
Interesting Notes about Buxus harlandii
Comments: We chose to grow harlandii due to its unique foliage, as well as the demand we have received from customers in warmer regions of the Mid-Atlantic. The harlandii family of boxwood is being used in many tests, breeding programs, and experiments due to its excellent tolerance to boxwood blight.
Uses: Small to medium specimen, low hedge, foundation plant
Substitutes: ‘Richard’