.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 compact cultivar features dense, evergreen foliage with small, glossy leaves. Its slow growth rate makes it ideal for formal hedges, topiary, or foundation plantings, providing year-round interest with minimal maintenance. Suggested Uses Perfect for creating low hedges, decorative borders, and topiary sculptures in garden landscapes. Suitable for container planting and indoor displays with proper care. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk' Common Name: Dee Runk Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet in height with a width of 2 feet; slow-growing, about 3-4 inches per year Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Rarely flowers; primarily valued for foliage Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and ensure good drainage. Water thoroughly after planting. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Humidity: Average to moderate humidity preferred. Pruning Instructions: Light pruning to maintain shape; best performed in early spring. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and frost; mulch around the base for insulation. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot or root ball. Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring and late summer. Special Care: Avoid heavy pruning in late fall to prevent winter damage.
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