Boxwood Topiary

Plant one today! * Cold hardy * Deer and pest resistant * Good drought tolerance * Hardy * Adaptive to a variety of soil types * Great for topiary or bonsai * Work well in containers

It has a compact, rounded form and is both heat and drought tolerant. Boxwoods are certainly ornamental, but did you know that they're also a historic shrub? Baby Gem Boxwood is generally a low-maintenance shrub so won't require much care from you.

The evergreen leaves shift to a yellow-brown to purplish in winter, a little added color for your autumn landscape. These are often used massed or as a specimen plant in a formal garden.

However, you can also make it into anything you like. Your Winter Gem Boxwood is a petite shrub that only grows to about 4 feet in height, but packs a lot of value into that little package.

* Evergreen * Pyramidal Growth * Consistent Green Winter Color Full sun will produce the best growth for your Green Mountain Boxwood, but it can tolerate partial shade as well. It even has good cold hardiness and is deer resistant.

* Deer resistant * Cold tolerant * Adaptive to a variety of conditions It maintains its color and rounded shape but with a slight bushy nature unless pruned for a tighter, more manicured look.

Once you have one in your yard, it will be easy see why this evergreen Boxwood is a prize-winning specimen. Unlike other evergreens, Green Velvet Boxwood experiences minimal winter bronzing, so you will enjoy its vibrant color even in the cold months.

Boxwood blight was totally unheard of until 2000 but it has spread through Europe and New Zealand with lighting speed. Consider this: in October 2011, authorities confirmed the disease in Connecticut, and North Carolina.

Textured branches and vines are crafted to mimic a true tree. At 52 in., this faux Ficus tree is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. The UV resistant leaves spring out in every direction to show off their shiny green color.

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Can be displayed in indoor or outdoor locations. Featuring large and flowing leaf fronds sprouting from bark-covered stems, this stately bamboo tree is seated in a sleek black pot filled with simulated soil.

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The boxwood disease treatment in this case consists of pruning back dead material to increase air circulation and applying fungicide. It causes theirand drop, their branches to die randomly, and their wood and root crowns to form sunken cankers.

Boxwood bush types may be used asNot all plants are created equal, however, and boxwoods are equally diverse and uniquely suited to different uses and site conditions. Unfortunately, the foliage has an odor, which may be offensive to some.The common,...

They may also fall off earlier than normal.as primary ingredients. Usingas a boxwood plant food can also provide trace elements.Apply boxwood plant food in the late fall for best results.

Can be displayed in indoor or outdoor locations. Featuring large and flowing leaf fronds sprouting from bark-covered stems, this stately bamboo tree is seated in a sleek black pot filled with simulated soil.

Made with care from the finest materials, these artificial flowers will be bright for years to come. Make tabletops and counter tops pop with these bright bromeliads and give the room a modern tropical vibe.

This artificial plant appears to be living yet requires no maintenance, water or sunlight. This potted plant features a beautiful bloom of purple orchid flowers atop a long stem with broad green leave base.

This artificial plant appears to be living yet requires no maintenance, water or sunlight. This potted plant is part of the Garden Accents line of home decorating ideas. It is seated in an island design pot made of string-wrapped wood pegs with a colored...

Multi-tone green leaves give a realistic look to this faux plant. There's nothing boxy about this boxwood arrangement. Branches are adjustable to make the arrangement skinnier or wider.

Pair it with other greenery for a complete arrangement. The artificial bamboo palm tree comes in a decorative wood planter. With several bamboo stems that branch out to reveal realistic, lush green fronds fanning out, it's the perfect decor to add a bit...

A full or part sun location is needed for optimum growth of this specimen. Boxwoods may also be planted as focal points or foundation plantings.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });When choosing where to plant...

The shrub then drops most or all of its leaves and the twigs begin to die back.The roots aren't affected, so the shrub may regrow. It has since spread as far north as Massachusetts and can be found in isolated areas across the U.S.Boxwood blight symptoms...

Boxwood, like most shrubs, needs a cleaning out of dead or twisted branches that can be harmful to the bush. Train smaller branches to conform to the structure and prune larger branches to prevent them from growing toward the outside of the form.

In time, you'll learn how often your boxwood shrub needs water.A layer of mulch will conserve moisture and reduce water requirements. If you aren't sure when to water boxwoods, use a trowel to dig 2 to 4 inches into the soil at a point under the outer...

You'll need to find a location with moist, loamy soils.The shrubs' evergreen foliage needs some protection from. This helps the roots to establish. If you don't, they may suffer fromIrrigation is a part of Korean boxwood care.

This particular combination encourages the leaves to transpire fluids to the environment when the plant is unable to draw more fluid in to replace what was lost. Either way, those particular leaves are goners, but unless the burn is extensive or your...