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Buxus microphylla 'Green Pillow' /Green Pillow Boxwood
A relatively new boxwood selection
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A relatively new boxwood selection
Clipped boxwood
A nice mass planting at the North Carolina Arboretum near Asheville
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Scientific Name:
Buxus microphylla 'Green Pillow'
Common Name:
Green Pillow Boxwood
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Yellow
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Produces a low cushion form with dark green, compact foliage. Takes pruning quite well, but growth is relatively slow when compared to several other cultivars. Plant boxwood in a fertile, well drained soil and avoid cultivating close to plants because of the shallow root system.