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Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’

[gallery ids="2856,9191"] A dense shrub with small, dark green foliage that becomes bronze in cold weather. Forms a wide, oval pyramid. Excellent for use as a low hedge or foundation planting. Grow in full sun to part shade in an evenly moist, well-drained soil. Prune if needed for form. Introduced in 1975 by Sheridan Nurseries....
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Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’

[gallery ids="8022,2857"] This is the classic low hedge used in many gardens. A dense, slow growing shrub with small, dark green leaves. It is useful as a low edging plant and in formal plantings. Prefers a well-drained soil, with reliable moisture, in full sun to light shade. Prune as needed for form....
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Buxus sempervirens ‘Graham Blandy’

[gallery ids="6722"] A striking, narrowly upright plant that has dark, olive green, glossy foliage. A good plant for tight spaces, narrow hedges, as an accent or focal point. Responds to pruning, but rarely required. It grows in full sun to some shade, in a well-drained soil....
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Buxus microphylla koreana ‘Franklin’s Gem’

[gallery ids="4573,4572"] A slow growing broadly rounded shrub. The attractive, bright green foliage becomes rich olive in the winter. Considered one of the hardiest boxwoods. Good for foundation plantings or low hedges. It has a surprisingly sweet fragrance in very early spring, on inconspicuous flowers. It grows in well-drained soils in sun to part shade. Prune...
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