Scientific Name: Buxus 'DSNH 1216'
Common Name: Shadow Sentry™ Boxwood
Garden Size: 6-8 feet tall by 2-3 feet wide (if left in natural form)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zone: 5-9
Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has average to low water requirements once established. Does not tolerate wet feet.
Habit (Form): Upright, Narrow, Pyramidal
Foliage: Evergreen; Green. Leaves may bronze in the winter.
Bloom Time: Spring
Bloom Color: Cream (inconspicuous)
Plant Origin: possible hybrid
Wildlife Support: None; Deer Resistant
Fertilizing: Apply an acidic plant fertilizer in spring and in fall.
Pruning: As needed in late spring or early fall.
ASPCA Toxicity flags: Toxic to dogs, Toxic to cats, Toxic horses
Uses: Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Topiaries
Notes: Cleaning pruning tools before and after use on each plant strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.
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