Petite Pillar™ Dwarf Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens 'MonAlex' PP #27,647
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- Lowe's
490 Fairview Avenue Hudson NY 12534
- Lowe's
60 Catskill Commons Catskill NY 12414-1755
- Ward's Nursery
600 S. Main St. Great Barrington MA 01230
- Lowe's
271 Route 9 West Glenmont NY 12077-2905
| 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: 5
Good to grow!