korean boxwood size

The Korean boxwood grows to a height of around 2' and a spread of 4–6' at maturity.

What size boxwood should I buy?

The English boxwood is a dwarf variety of the same species, Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'. It has denser growth, is slower growing and takes years to reach 3 or 4 feet in height. It is the perfect choice for a low hedge, 8 to 18 inches tall, that could edge flower beds or pathways.

What is the smallest boxwood shrub?

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

A small, rounded evergreen shrub that forms tufts of growth resembling a cloud if left unpruned. The slow growing, dwarf form is ideal for edging and borders along pathways or around flower beds. Well-suited for topiary and containers.

What type of boxwood stays small?

Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa: Dwarf English Boxwood is the smallest of the boxwood family and only reaches 1 to 2 feet tall by 1 to 2 feet wide when mature. Used extensively in knot gardens and as edger plants.

How big is a 7 gallon boxwood?

Additional information

Common Name	Boxwood Winter Gem
Botanical Name	Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'
Spacing	3 To 5' Apart
Size	4' Tall X 4' Wide
Exposure	Full sun to part shade

Do boxwoods like sun or shade?

Prune back all dying branches to healthy wood, remove all debris from the center of the plant, and thin out some of the outside growth so that air and light can reach the center. Exposure: Boxwoods thrive in full sun or light shade, but they don't like exposed, very windy sites, particularly in winter.

Why are boxwoods so expensive?

A few shaped boxwoods can provide the base for a statue or fountain. ... Two downsides hurt boxwoods' appeal: They are slow growers, which makes them expensive in nurseries because of the cost of carrying them for several years until they are big enough to sell.

Can you keep a boxwood small?

Miniature boxwoods generally grow wider than their height. Boxwoods such as Buxus microphylla japonica can be kept to 6 inches tall, although this boxwood grows 4 to 6 feet tall when left unclipped. Use the narrower spacing for a 6-inch-high hedge and the wider spacing for 2-foot-tall hedges.

Where do boxwoods grow best?

Boxwoods are adapted to a wide range of light conditions. They tolerate heavy shade but will grow in full sun if the roots are in a good soil environment. Boxwoods should only be planted in well-drained soils. Never plant them near downspouts or in any area that stays wet.

How far apart should you plant dwarf boxwoods?

Place the plants 2 feet apart. Those dwarf varieties that should be 2 to 3 feet apart for a grouping or row of individual plants should be squeezed to more like 15 or 18 inches apart for a low hedge.

What is the best boxwood for a hedge?

If you want a small, compact, low-growing shrub to form a hedge that serves as an accent or border along your walkway, fence line or planting beds, dwarf boxwood varieties are the best pick. The "Dwarf English" boxwood (Buxus sempervirens “Suffruticosa”) creates a border hedge approximately 1 to 2 feet in height.

What is the most hardy boxwood?

insularis are considered the hardiest of all boxwood. Buxus semper. virens, common box, is hardy to zone 6 (Krussmann 1984) and has a greater stature than the preceding species. The large, dark green leaves remain evergreen all year.

Do boxwoods stay green all year?

A. Many varieties of boxwood retain their green color during the winter months; others will turn off-color. ... Some boxwoods that are prized for retaining their green color throughout most winters are 'Wintergreen', 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mountain', and 'Glencoe'.

How big is a 30 gallon tree?

::30-gallon container; tree 10-plus feet tall; caliper more than 1 1/2 inches; $178-$250. On average, add another 50 percent for planting. Most gardeners opt for delivery with this size of tree; that cost is usually based on distance from the nursery.

How big is a 3 gallon boxwood?

Additional information

Common Name	Boxwood Winter Gem
Botanical Name	Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'
Spacing	3 To 5' Apart
Size	4' Tall X 4' Wide
Exposure	Full sun to part shade

How tall is a 5 gallon boxwood?

Height: 1-2 ft.

Do boxwoods grow fast?

How fast do boxwood grow? Overall, boxwood has a very slow growth rate that's typically 6 inches or less per year. Boxwoods can be broken down into growth rates of slow, medium and fast — although keep in mind that even the fast growth rate of boxwood varieties is quite slow in comparison to other landscape shrubs.

Do boxwoods need a lot of water?

Watering Boxwood Shrubs

As a general rule, one or two deep waterings per week is plenty during the plant's first year, decreasing to once per week during the shrub's second growing season. Thereafter, watering a boxwood is necessary only during periods of hot, dry weather.

How can I encourage my boxwood to grow?

Prune variegated boxwood about six weeks before the last frost in your area to encourage vigorous lateral growth. Boxwood grows slowly, but annual trimming keeps it thick. Cut the lead tip of each branch back to a lateral branch or bud facing outward to encourage shrubby growth.

Are boxwoods high maintenance?

Aside from watering and mulching, growing boxwood is a low maintenance task, unless you wish to keep them as a sheared hedge. Shearing, or pruning of boxwood, is the most time-consuming part of boxwood care when they are grown as a hedge, but you will be rewarded with a healthy, long-lasting hedge.

What can I use instead of a boxwood?

Boxwood Alternatives

Inkberry Holly (Ilex glabra) If you want to replicate the look of boxwood shrubs, you will love inkberry holly. ...
Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) Another evergreen, boxwood look-alike, is Japanese holly. ...
Eastern Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) ...
Juniper.

How long does a boxwood live?

Yes, I've seen similar declines in older hedges of boxwood needing replacement. 20-30 years seems to be their lifespan.