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Neatball® Boxwood Buxus microphylla

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
Mature Size
3' 3' 91cm 91cm
Height: 2' - 3'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 61cm - 91cm
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
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  • Details

    24 - 36 Inches
    24 - 36 Inches
    24 - 36 Inches
    61cm - 91cm
    61cm - 91cm
    61cm - 91cm

    Features

    Among a sea of green, Neatball® boxwood stands out in colder gardens. Selected for its exceptional hardiness, it will remain unblemished and dark green through the seasons. Its little habit is also naturally tidy. You can easily place it at the front of your garden without worrying about a strict maintenance schedule.

    Top reasons to grow Neatball boxwood?

    • Easy maintenance
    • Dark green coloring
    • Exceptional hardiness
    Foliage Interest
    Fall Interest
    Winter Interest
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Small or Miniature

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Evergreen
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Spacing: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Spread: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Green
    Flower Shade: 
    not significant
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Shiny green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Full Shade
    Light Requirement: 
    Part Shade
    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Edging Plant
    Uses: 
    Groundcover
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Uses Notes: 

    Looks handsome in practically any landscape role! Use as edging, en masse in the border, strategically placed singular plantings, and in containers.

    PLEASE NOTE: Boxwood is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of PA, TN.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Prefers moist, well-drained soil. It will not do well in acidic pH or compacted sites. Fertilize with a controlled release fertilizer in spring. Pruning is seldom needed, but may be trimmed in summer.

    Fun Facts: 

    Is an improved version of the classic 'Green Velvet'.

    Neatball® Buxus microphylla 'NSBBL' USPPAF, Can PBRAF
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