Hedge shrub 1395

An excellent evergreen shrub for small hedges. Retains its dark green foliage in the hottest summers, becoming bronze-tinged in cold weather. Well-suited to pruning into formal shapes. More heat, humidity and drought tolerant than other English boxwood varieties. Botanical Pronunciation - BUK-sus my-kroh-FIL-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh Average Size at Maturity - Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide, in natural form. Bloom Time - Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. Design Ideas - Shear into a formal hedge or leave natural as a specimen to accent entries and foundation beds. Plant in mass along a driveway or fence and prune into individual domes or squares to show the structure of each plant. Use to create a border to anchor a perennial, bird-friendly garden; its dense foliage will provide overwintering birds welcome winter shelter. Deciduous/ Evergreen - Evergreen Flower Color - Yellow Foliage Color - Dark Green Garden Style - Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean Growth Habit - Round Growth Rate - Moderate Landscape Use - Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Topiary, Urban Garden Light Needs - Full sun, Partial sun Soil Needs - Tree & Shrub Food Special Feature - Easy Care, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly Water Needs - Moderate Watering Needs - Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.