- Low maintenance Boxwood with glossy foliage year round
- Plant evergreen perennial in full sun; deer resistant
- Ships at 10 in. and can grow up to 6 ft. when mature
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About This Product
Upgrade your garden with the Sprinter Boxwood, a superior, fast-growing variety perfect for creating classic landscape designs. This improved boxwood features an attractive, glossy evergreen foliage that maintains its beauty all year and boasts excellent hardiness. Its naturally upright habit is ideal for hedging and its faster growth rate means it will fill in more quickly and uniformly than other varieties. Whether you use it for crisp edging along a walkway or for creating a formal low hedge, this versatile shrub delivers a polished look with less waiting. Thriving in conditions from full sun to partial shade, the Sprinter Boxwood is your easy-to-grow solution for a timeless and structured garden.
Highlights
- Thrives in USDA zones 5-9
- Grows to a mature size of 24-48 in. W x 24-48 in. H
- Evergreen year-round interest
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
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Specifications
Dimensions
Mature Height (in.) | 48 in. |
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Mature Width (in.) | 48 in. |
Details
Additional Characteristics | Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant |
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Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
Average Shipping Height (in.) | 10 in |
Best Time to Plant | Year Round |
Bloom Season | No Blossoms |
Blossom Color Family | No Blossoms |
Botanical Name | Sprinter® Buxus microphylla 'Bulthouse' USPP 25, 896, Can 5, 282 |
Common Name Family | Boxwood |
Container Size | 2 Gallon(s) |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
Growth Habit | Mounded |
Hardiness Zone | 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Mature Height (ft.) | 4-6 |
Mature Shrub Height Range (Ft.) | 4-5 Ft. |
Number of plants included (Pack-Size) | 1 |
Pet Friendly | Safe for Cats, Safe for Dogs |
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 12 |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Water Requirements | When soil is dry |
Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |
Questions & Answers
Can u plant in summer??
Can you be watered by sprinklers instead of drip line?
Drip lines are recommended, however sprinklers can be used for Sprinter Boxwoods. These are drought tolerant once established so daily watering is usually unnecessary.
How deep do roots grow on ground
Boxwoods are typically fairly shallow rooted, growing no more than 12-15 inches deep into the soil. The roots do spread a bit to enhance water intake from the environment (rain/irrigation) but don't go particularly deep.
how many feet to space the 2 Gal. sprinter boxwood shrub when planting it2
The recommended spacing for the 2 Gal. Sprinter Boxwood Shrub is 12 inches, which is equivalent to 1 foot. This spacing allows adequate room for growth and prevents overcrowding.
Would it resistance high weather (100-120`F?
This shrub thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. While it can tolerate full sun, in extremely hot climates like those experiencing 100-120°F, it's recommended to provide some afternoon shade, especially during the hottest part of the day. Consistent watering will also be essential during periods of extreme heat.
Growth rate
This boxwood has a fast growth rate, filling in more quickly than other varieties.
Dose this shrub blooms?
No
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Ideal for formal gardens or hedges, this fast-growing boxwood boasts glossy evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun to partial shade. | Ideal for landscapers seeking vibrant, long-lasting blooms, ensuring a colorful garden from summer through frost. | Ideal for hedges and borders, this fast-growing boxwood thrives in full sun and is deer-resistant, ensuring a vibrant, low-maintenance landscape. | Ideal for borders, hedges, and topiary, this deer-resistant boxwood thrives in sun or shade, reaching 5 ft. H x 3 ft. W. |
Mature Height | |||
4-6 ft. | 4-6 ft. | 5 ft. | |
Mature Width | |||
24-48 in. | 4 ft. | 3 ft. | |
Growth Rate | |||
Fast | Fast-growing | ||
Evergreen | |||
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