Petite Pillar™ Dwarf Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens 'MonAlex' PP #27,647
SKU
05761
An exceptional dwarf boxwood that slowly grows into a columnar shape as it matures. Perfect for creating a hedge or accent in tight spaces, requiring little to no pruning to keep its neat shape. Lustrous, evergreen foliage is easily clipped into formal topiary shapes. Widely adaptable in the landscape and well-suited to containers.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | BUK-sus sem-per-VY-renz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Columnar, Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Topiary, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea); Gayfeather (Liatris); Lilac (Syringa); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Thrives in enriched, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Pruning needed only to maintain shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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