Hedge shrub 1382

A vigorous evergreen shrub with bright green foliage that retains good color throughout winter. The upright, naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent candidate for topiary forms, and a striking container or formal garden accent. Use in mass plantings to create either a free-form or a sculpted hedge. Botanical Pronunciation - BUK-sus Average Size at Maturity - Grows 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide in natural form. Bloom Time - Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. Design Ideas - Use as a hedge or prune to a variety of formal forms. Create a knot garden or leave as a stand alone specimen around foundations and the back of perennial borders. Deciduous/ Evergreen - Evergreen Flower Color - Yellow Foliage Color - Green Garden Style - Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean Growth Habit - Erect Growth Rate - Moderate Landscape Use - Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Topiary, Urban Garden Light Needs - Full sun, Partial sun Soil Needs - Tree & Shrub Food Special Feature - Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Year-round Interest Water Needs - Moderate Watering Needs - Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.