Boxwood, Cranberry Creek Boxwood
SKU #'s
- 1007227
- 1005579
- 1009565
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
This compact evergreen shrub features a naturally broad pyramidal habit and lustrous, dark green foliage that provides elegant structure to any landscape. Known for its strongly upright growth and vibrant leaves that may take on attractive red-bronze tones in winter, it offers year-round visual interest. This carefree plant is drought tolerant once established and serves as a hardy, versatile addition to various garden styles, from traditional to contemporary.
- Thrives in a variety of light conditions from full sun to full shade
- Deer resistant and easy to grow
- Naturally maintains a pleasing pyramidal form with minimal pruning
- Shows good resistance to leaf miner, psyllids, and mites
- Excellent for foundations, containers, or formal borders
Type: |
Shrub |
Height: |
3' - 5' |
Spread: |
3’ - 4’ |
Spacing: |
3.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade |
Season of Interest: |
Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Grows best in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils; ensure proper drainage for optimal health. Shows good resistance to leaf miner, psyllids, and mites, though some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots may occur.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilac, Coneflower, Maiden Grass
*As plants have ranges in appearance, they may not appear exactly as the images shown.