Sprinter® Boxwood (Buxus)
Shrub
- Experience year-round appeal with ultra cold hardy evergreen shrub.
- Fast-growing! Transform your landscape quicker than before with this fast growing boxwood.
- Extremely versatile. Easy to grow in containers or as a low growing hedge.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 5-9, sun/part sun/shade, reaches up to 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: TN, PA
Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 25,896
Common name: Boxwood
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), part sun (4-6 hours sun), shade (<4 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-4' x 2-4'
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Year-Round
Bloom time: Early spring
Features: Winter interest, space savers, rabbit & deer resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, evergreens
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, hedge, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Sun/part sun/shade. Will grow well in a variety of part shade situations, including open sun-dappled conditions or light shade with several hours of morning sun or early afternoon sun. Plants can grow in close to full shade, but typically are less vigorous and more open with decreased foliage density. When grown in full sun, plant foliage is more likely to scorch, bronze in winter, or suffer from mite attacks.
Water: Evenly moist, average
Spacing: 2-4'
Fertilizing: Boxwood roots appreciate a good organic (e.g., bark or compost) mulch (1-2"). Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 ratio fertilizer, or slow release fertilizer (such as Osmocote), after the second year of growth by spreading it evenly over the surface of the soil (follow label directions), and watering it in.
Winterizing: Boxwood is best sited in locations sheltered from strong winds, with, if possible, some protection from full winter sun. Foliage may bronze in winter when exposed to half day to full day sun. Winter winds can remove moisture from leaves at a rapid rate, often resulting in dehydration and bronzing. Carefully remove heavy snow accumulations as quickly as practicable to minimize stem/branch damage.
Maintenance & Pruning: Plants are generally tolerant of pruning and shearing. Pruning should never be done prior to the last spring frost date. Pruning too early in spring often promotes tender new growth that may be damaged or killed by a late spring frost. Avoid cultivating around plants because they have shallow roots.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Tha plants arrived in great shape and there is so much new growth already. I am very happy and would highly recommend!
Safely arrived and subsequently planted. No signs of damage or decay, but neither does it appear to be actively growing. I’m stumped, pun intended.
I bought sprinter boxwood plants last year. They were so green and hardy that I bought 6 more this year for my other flower bed. Most importantly for me is the fact that they are truly deer resistant. I have had other plants that were advertised as deer resistant but then one day they would be eaten away. I was so sad. However now when I drive up to my front door, I simply smile.
Plant looks great and was packaged well.
So far so good! Even though the delivery service crushed part of the box, the shrubs inside were each boxed separately which kept them safe! They were healthy and beautiful-looking plants and I'm excited to watch them grow.
I bought 15 two years ago. They are healthy and growing big even in two years of big droughts in CT. We didn't loose even one. All doing amazing. Arrived well packed and in great condition. Would highly recommend.
Item is exactly as shown and described. Thank you!
Item is exactly as shown and described. Thank you!
Put 2 in a very shady planting bed in front of our home. Hard to get things to grow since so shady. Re-did entire bed this year with hostas, coralbells, bugleweed groundcover and 2 sprinter boxwoods. I think I will need to add something else in evergreen family for year round interest. This is gonna take time to develop. These were packaged along with rest of our orders very well. I'd say they are 3-4" high & wide to start.
Fantastic plants - do very well for us in Mississippi, zone 8. Sun or shade option! And they are a super soft variety with a lot of movement - not stiff like other boxwoods. Love them!
My tall plants were green and healthy in the box. They're planted and seem happy in their new homes.
16/16 arrived in perfect condition! Packaged so nicely. Awesome growth. It was my first time buying from Great Garden Plants but it WILL NOT be my last!
I've ordered about 25 sprinter boxwood and have had success with all of them. They've all settled in and grown a bunch already.
I received twelve baby sprinter boxwood plants in perfect condition and very well packed so they were not hurt during shipping. I actually had to wait a week to plant these and they were in my garage, I watered them once during this time. They are beautiful and are now in my yard for over a month and they are all doing well and look great. I love my plants and the deer leave them alone. Super happy with my sprinters and Great Garden Plants, this was my first online plant purchase ever. I will be ordering more from this company.
love these boxwoods for planters
They were one gallon and smaller but very filled out. They look just perfect in the spot around my lampost.
The Sprinter Boxwoods I received were packaged carefully and are doing wonderfully. I keep coming back for more.
Hi Cynthia, we're so happy that you are enjoying your boxwoods! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. Happy Gardening!
I ordered 16 sprinter boxwood and they all arrived without issue and look great. Let’s see how they perform year after year!
I ordered. The plant came but was shriveled, with brown leaves. I sent pictures and a description to customer care. That was over a week ago and have not heard from them yet.
BTW I love your email site and all the good garden info. you share. I don’t get why I haven’t gotten a response about the condition of the plant.
Hello Carolyn!
I'm so sorry to hear that you haven't hear back from our team, I don't see any notes in your order as of now.
[email protected] is the best email to reach us for warranty claims. If this this the email you previously contacted, we apologize. You can also give us a call at 877-447-4769. We hope to hear from you soon and appreciate a chance to make things right by you.
great looking boxwood
Do Not hesitate to order from here! My box woods arrived in PERFECT condition, and all are growing beautifully! This company definitely thought through boxing and shipping of live plants. This is by far the best I’ve seen…and I order a lot of plants! You won’t be disappointed!!!!!
Sprinter® Boxwood
how large and tall is one gallon plant when shipped
Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden.
If I ordered some plants is it to late the weather in Pennsylvania its starting to get around 50's the 30's
Fall is a great time for planting! The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. You can find more information on frost dates here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/
I actually like this plant (sprinter boxwood). I would like to plant along both sides of my house. The pic in the vase rounded out is what I'm going for. Do I need to purchase a particular soil or dirt to plant in the ground? Is this less maintenance plant except for trimming? I'm new to this. Just purchased my first home 8 months ago.
Hi! In terms of soil, Sprinter® Boxwood isn't overly picky but does best in well-draining soil. You don't necessarily need to purchase a particular type of soil, but you do want to make sure the area where you plant them doesn't hold standing water after it rains. If your native soil is heavy clay that doesn't drain well, you might consider amending it with organic matter such as compost or aged manure to improve its structure.
Sprinter® Boxwood is lower maintenance, but you will need to water them regularly, especially during their first year in the ground, as they establish their root systems. They may also benefit from mulching to retain moisture and reduce weed competition. As far as trimming goes, they will need some pruning to maintain the rounded shape you're after, but Boxwoods are generally easy to shape and don't require frequent trimming.
How tall are the plants when I receive?
Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. Only on our arborvitae for hedging do we promise a minimum plant height; see each variety's page for more details. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden.
How big do the sprinter boxwoods get?
Sprinter Boxwoods will reach 4 feet tall and wide at maturity. You can find this information and more in the Description details to the right of the plant picture.