RedCrocus Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' Pyramid Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Topiary, Deer Resistant, Container Friendly, Low Maintenance Garden Plant 5 Gallon

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.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; marg in-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; } Faulkner's Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' Pyramid Description A compact, evergreen shrub with dense, small, dark green leaves forming a pyramid shape. Ideal for formal hedges and topiary, it maintains its structure year-round and adds elegance to garden spaces. Suggested Uses Perfect for foundation plantings, privacy screens, topiary, and container gardens. Its formal appearance makes it suitable for various landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' Common Name: Littleleaf Boxwood Size & Growth: Up to 4 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Typically non-flowering; some cultivars may produce small inconspicuous flowers in spring Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Not typically Grows Well With: Low-growing perennials, hedge plants, and shrub borders Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun to partial shade. Space plants approximately 24 inches apart for hedges. Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; water regularly during dry periods Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering or to shape; avoid heavy cutting in winter Winter Care: Protect in colder zones with mulch or cover if temperatures below -10°F Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds Show more