American Boxwood Shrub (2 per sale)

Description: 2 American Boxwood shrubs that are ready to plant in your landscape. There plants are 12 in high (above the pot) and are well rooted in our root pruning pots. Plants will grow quickly (6-8 in) per year once planted in the landscape.The American Boxwood is an American staple when it comes to privacy screens and landscaping trees. These shrubs can be found at some of the historic American homes across the country. The tree is a rounded evergreen with long, glossy leaves. In spring, subtle light green flowers rest against the dark green of the American Boxwood to create a beautiful show. The attractiveness of the plant is only matched by its functionality. Privacy screen, windscreen, landscaping tool, and more – the American Boxwood does it all!This Boxwood is the perfect height to create a privacy screen, which is why it has been a go-to in landscaping for years. Reaching 8 to 10 feet tall, sometimes more, is not an issue for the Boxwood, which requires minimal pruning and shaping. Let your Boxwood grow tall and keep out unwanted intrusions. Many gardeners choose to plant the American Boxwood in locations where it can help accent ornamental trees.American boxwood grows well in all but the most norther parts of the US. American Boxwood Growth RateThe American Boxwood is pretty fast-growing for a boxwood, reaching between 3 and 5 inches of growth in a single growing season. Fast-growth does not equate to extra pruning. Only prune for shaping or restriction purposes. Remember, the American Boxwood’s growth rate will be dramatically affected by the location, water dispersal, soil content, and daily care.The American Boxwood is an all-around go-getter! The fast growth rate of the Boxwood is one of its most attractive features. Gardeners love that this small evergreen grows between 3 and 5 inches a year. These same landscapers have asked, and answered, the question: “Why wait 30 years for another type of tree to grow, when my American Boxwood grows the same height in half the time?” Fast-growth means the height and aesthetic design for which you have been searching are within reach.Using American Boxwoods as a Privacy ScreenPrivacy screen and windscreens can be created using the American Boxwood. Instead of using an unsightly fence or spending thousands of dollars on the construction of a man-made windscreen, use the living wall of American Boxwood to protect your privacy. The American Boxwood is the perfect height for growing along backyard perimeters. Plant several of these saplings in rows and, in just a few short years, you can expect a stunning, living privacy screen.Landscapers find the American Boxwood to be a very valuable tree. Often used as a foundation or border plant, the American Boxwood is easily shaped to suit a variety of needs. Bonsai artists and topiary entrepreneurs love that pruning is entirely optional. You can let the American Boxwood grow to reach its full height, though many choose to prune it back to 6 or 7 feet, or shape it to create intriguing accent plants. The American Boxwood will reach between 8 and 10 feet tall, though variations between 6 and 12 feet have been reported. The tree reaches a matching 8 to 10 feet in width.

Price: 60 USD

Location: Ivor, Virginia

End Time: 2024-09-06T20:16:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD