Looking for a plant that shows up, stays in shape, and looks sharp all year long? North Star® boxwood is the dependable garden hero you've been waiting for.
This compact evergreen keeps a dense, tidy shape with little to no pruning—just plant it and let it do its thing. Its rich green foliage holds strong through all four seasons, especially in winter when other evergreens can fade or bronze. Whether you're lining a path, edging a bed, or creating a polished low hedge, North Star® delivers uniform structure without the fuss. And when it comes to boxwood blight? North Star® has shown solid resistance, giving you one less thing to worry about in your landscape.
- 2-2.5 feet tall and 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 2-2.5 feet apart for best results
- Maintains green foliage year-round
- Great for borders, containers, edging, landscapes, hedges
- Resists deer, rabbits and disease
- Foliage interest, fall and winter interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. Pruning is not necessary but may be trimmed in spring if needed.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
- Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
- 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
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