North Star™ Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens 'Katerberg' PP #15,998; CPBR #2635
SKU
07476
This new variety of boxwood is a cold hardy, dense globe that requires little if any pruning to form a low, dense, thick hedge. Shiny dark green leaves maintain good winter color. Use North Star™ as a low-growing hedge, or even to create the borders of a formal herb garden. It's a beautiful evergreen that will provide four seasons of enjoyment in the landscape.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Prefers moist, well drained soil.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BUK-sus sem-per-VY-renz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 24 to 32 inches tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Edging |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Prefers moist, well drained soil. |
Prefers moist, well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Tolerates heavy pruning but is not necessary; shear periodically if a formal appearance is desired.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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