TWO-TONED FOLIAGE LASTING ALL YEAR LONG
FEATURES:
- Green and cream variegated broadleaf shrub
- Minimal to no maintenance required
- Thrives both planted in ground or container
- Able to be transformed into a lovely attention grabbing topiary
- Tolerant of deer and drought, while offering adaptability to most soils
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Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
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Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-8
- Mature Height: 3-5' tall
- Mature Width: 3-4' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 2-3' apart
Why plant Variegated Boxwood?
The Variegated Boxwood is a compact shrub that offers stunning foliage color all year long. Growing to heights of about 3-5’ tall and spanning widths of 3-4’ this Boxwood is capable of fitting in most locations. This shrub is an evergreen providing bright green foliage lined with white margins maturing to cream and finally a light yellow. These shrubs are easy to grow often requiring very little maintenance, however you may choose to display these boxwoods as topiary to which you will need to keep up with appearances.
How to use Variegated Boxwood in the landscape?
As an evergreen the Variegated Boxwood provides year long interest perfect for adding color to those bleak winter landscapes. This shrub offers tolerance to drought when established but will enjoy some watering during those periods. These shrubs are low maintenance, however they may be displayed as a topiary piece which then would require you to keep its form. These shrubs also offer amazing tolerance to urban pollution as well as soil adaptability granting many locations for planting. Often used as a hedge or border and capable of growing in a container the possibilities are endless when considering where you would like to display this lush little guy.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 6-8
How To Plant Variegated Boxwood
Have you been considering growing your own Variegated Boxwood? Please do! These guys are capable of growing in lighting that spans from full sun to partial shade and even fully shaded areas (locations offering less sunlight will provide lighter foliage color compared to those in full sun). The Variegated Boxwood is tolerant of most soils but does best in nutrient rich well draining locations. See our planting guide located in the blog section for a more indepth look at the process of planting.
How To Water
When considering the process of watering your Variegated Boxwood don't worry we have you covered. When first planted we recommend watering at a minimum of twice a week making sure to quench your shrubs thirst. Once established the Variegated Boxwood’s do provide tolerance to drought however it would be within your best interest to continue watering as to not stress your shrub too much. We recommend keeping an eye on your local weather and watering accordingly during periods of high heat or drought to ensure the happiness of your shrub.
How To Fertilize
When it comes time to feed your Variegated Boxwood no need to worry it's as easy as can be. When first planting we recommend adding fertilizer to the planting site as the first feeding. If you planted during the spring re-apply fertilizer in late fall before the dormancy of winter. If you planted in fall, wait till spring before the push of new growth to fertilize your shrub. Remember these steps for the life of the plant and you will continue to have lavish foliage each year.
How To Prune
Once you have had time to enjoy your Variegated Boxwood although not always necessary it may soon be time to prune. This process is best done in early spring after the last frost of the season so as to not hinder the health of your shrub. A light pruning may be done to remove any dead or damaged branches as well as maintain the shape you desire. When pruning for shape that is the process that should be done in spring, however the removal or normal upkeep may be done at any time of the year. This shrub does provide the ability to transform into a topiary piece if you wish.
How Does Shipping Work?
Size Small (AAA), Medium (A2A), and Large (AA) plants (our Treelings, Shrubs, Bushes, and Perennials) will be shipped directly to your home by a common carrier. Ships in a plant-safe designed box within 5-7 business days.
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