.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Dee Runk' Common Boxwood Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk' Description This evergreen shrub features dense, lush green foliage with a compact, rounded form. Ideal for hedges and topiary, it maintains a tidy appearance year-round. Suggested Uses Perfect for formal landscape borders, privacy screens, and decorative topiary. Well-suited for foundation plantings and container gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk' Common Name: Dee Runk' Common Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-4 ft tall with a spread of 2-3 ft; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen leaves Bloom Time: N/A (female plants may produce insignificant flowers) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Not recommended for indoor cultivation Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to cats and dogs Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Lavender, Boxwood, Hollies Care Tips Planting Instructions: Prefers well-drained soil; plant in spring or fall Soil Moisture: Maintain evenly moist soil Soil Type: Loamy, slightly acidic to neutral Humidity: Moderate; tolerates average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulch around base Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as root ball Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring Special Care: Monitor for boxwood blight; ensure proper spacing for airflow