Variegated Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens Variegata
A charming, variegated evergreen shrub, perfect for adding year-round interest and structure to any garden.
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Installation
About this plant
The Variegated Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata') offers a delightful twist on a classic garden favorite. Its small, oval leaves are edged with creamy yellow to white, providing a bright, cheerful contrast to the typical deep green. This an excellent choice for formal borders, low hedges, knot gardens, or as an accent plant in mixed perennial beds. Its dense, slow-growing habit makes it highly amenable to shaping and detailed pruning, allowing for creative garden designs. Enjoy its enduring elegance and distinctive foliage that provides year-round beauty, even in the depths of winter. 'A Cut Above' proudly recommends this cultivar for its consistent variegation and robust performance in the landscape.
Care & maintenance
Easily maintained. Prune in late spring or early summer to maintain desired shape and size. Avoid heavy pruning in late fall as new growth may be susceptible to winter damage. Fertilize annually in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 3-5 ft
- Mature width
- 3-5 ft
- Sun
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate. Water regularly especially during dry periods and establishing period. Avoid waterlogging.
- Growth rate
- Slow