Sprinter® Boxwood (Buxus microphylla)
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How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
We list our plants by container size, which reflects the amount of soil and root growth each plant has when it ships. Actual plant height and width vary by variety and season, and many plants grow quickly as the weather warms.
To help you understand what to expect, refer to our size guide below. You can also find each plant’s approximate arrival size and mature size on its product page.
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
Plant Height By Container Size
This chart highlights the typical heights for each size category while also showing how container sizes compare, giving you a clear, straightforward way to understand plant size at arrival and choose the best fit for your gardening needs.
This chart shows typical plant heights and compares container sizes, helping you quickly understand arrival size and choose the best fit.
Soil Volume By Container Size
This chart shows the typical soil volume for each container size, listed in both imperial and metrics units for easy comparison.
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Brighten up any garden with the Sprinter® Boxwood! With its glossy evergreen foliage, this variety is both attractive and hardy. Its upright habit makes it ideal for hedging, and its fast growth means it will quickly fill in any space. Perfect for edging or creating a low hedge in formal gardens! Sprinter® is also deer resistant! What more could you ask for?
- 2-4 feet tall wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in sun or shade
- Space plants 2-4 feet apart for best results
- Maintains shiny green foliage year-round
- Great for borders, containers, edging, landscapes, hedges
- Resists deer
- Foliage interest, salt tolerant, evergreen, fast growing, fall and winter interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil. Pruning is not necessary but may be trimmed to shape spring through summer.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
PLEASE NOTE: Due to State Laws This Product Cannot be Shipped to the Following States: AL, ID, NC, NY, TN AND WV