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American Boxwood Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

― American Boxwood (FUTURE)

Provides small dark green glossy oval shaped leaves on its dense growth habit allows pruning into formal hedges, rounded shrubs, or topiaries. A cornerstone of southern gardens. Often found on historic estates in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. A very versatile and hardy evergreen for numerous uses. Detours deer due to strong unpleasant smell. Excellent privacy screen, conceal fences, foundation, edging garden beds, hedge, walkways, border, backdrop for perennial beds, and single specimen. See Specifications below. Shop the American Boxwood for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Item	Description
Special Features	Very dense habit allows many hedge options. Detours deer from other plants in your landscape since deer do not like their smell. Low maintenance. Moderately drought tolerant once established.
Category	Evergreen shrub
Hardiness Zones	5-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Moderate. Typically, 3-5" per year
Sun	Full Sun – Part Shade. Prefers morning, or dappled light is optimal. Ideally with protection from hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Height	5-15Ft.
Width	5-15Ft.
Planting-General	Dig hole 2-3X wide and 1X deep as the root ball. Likes well drained soil. Likes soil pH 6.5-7.0, neutral to slightly alkaline. Soil types: sand (amended), loam, clay (amended). Mulch to prevent soil from drying out or getting too hot. Mulch about 2 to 3 inches deep at all times.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 3-5Ft. apart center to center, for a standard (formal hedge). Plant 5-6Ft. apart center to center for a more open look, and to develop a full, rounded form. Plant 3Ft. apart center to center for a denser, more solid, and faster growing hedge.
Watering	Average. Regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish deep roots. If planted in Fall, or Winter, water once every week or two. Planted in growing season, water every day or two for 3 or 4 months. If hot dray spell, water everyday for the first 3 to 4 months. More often in extreme heat or containers. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed in early Spring with slow release type. Keep roots cool with thick layer of mulch to retain moisture during heat of Summer and colder months of Winter.
Pruning	Leave unpruned for a natural look, or easily pruned into topiary, or formal hedge. Prune in late Winter, or early Spring before new growth begins. Thin out interior branches to improve air flow, and light penetration. Always use clean shears to avoid possibly spreading diseases.
Deer	Detours deer from other plants in your landscape since deer do not like their strong, unpleasant smell. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Inconspicuous green flowers in Spring and small dry non showy fruits.