Selling or Donating Large Boxwoods

Homeowner wants to remove 5 large, healthy boxwoods (foundation planting) due to smell; prefers not to kill them.

Options

1. Local independent nurseries/landscapers: Often buy mature, well-shaped boxwoods for resale or jobs.
2. eBay/Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace: List as "local pickup only, buyer digs." Include photos, dimensions, variety.
3. Classified ads: Local paper or community board.
4. Donate: Community gardens, parks, schools may accept.

Value Factors

• Species/cultivar (e.g., 'Green Velvet' > common).
• Shape (sheared vs. natural).
• Health (no decline, pests).
• Size (18–24 in.+ root ball).

Preparation

• Root-prune 3–6 months before sale to increase survival.
• Water well before digging.
• Offer digging assistance or recommend landscape contractor.

Mature boxwoods can fetch $50–$200+ each depending on size and market.