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Winter Rocket Boxwood
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Rocket' PP #36,691
SKU #47686
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A fast-growing, upright variety with dark green, dense foliage. This tough plant has proven to have excellent performance in the landscape, with more deer resistance, resistance to boxwood blight, and heat and drought tolerance. Excellent for use as a hedge. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to shape. |
Details
| Description | A fast-growing, upright variety with dark green, dense foliage. This tough plant has proven to have excellent performance in the landscape, with more deer resistance, resistance to boxwood blight, and heat and drought tolerance. Excellent for use as a hedge. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to shape. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.