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Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (Dwarf English Boxwood): Cloud-Like Slow-Growing Shrub

Dwarf English boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') forms a small, rounded shrub (1–2 ft.) with tufts of growth resembling a cloud if unsheared. Slow-growing dwarf form considered most resistant to boxwood leaf miner. Shear periodically to shape.

Culture & Care

  • Water: Regular schedule first growing season.
  • Fertilizer: General purpose before new growth in spring.
  • Light: Full sun to part shade.

Information provided by Monrovia.

Quick Reference

Height1–2 ft.
Spread1–2 ft.
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
MoistureDry to Medium
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGreen
TypeShrub
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