American boxwood

Custom local stone work and boxwood hedges are intermixed with cultivars of native plant species, merging the traditional landscapes of the Main Line with the new American landscape.

Nothing brings a sense of formality to a garden like boxwood. But thanks to common gardening practices, it’s vulnerable to disease.

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Find Dee Runk Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk') in Ringoes Flemington New Hope Doylestown Trenton New Jersey NJ at Rutgers Landscape & Nursery (Common Box)

Find out the best timing and techniques for how and when to prune boxwood shrubs correctly so you can make your cuts with confidence.

The Perfect Substitute for Boxwood – New Hollies

If you’re looking for versatile evergreens for your backyard, try a boxwood shrub. There are many to choose from; here are 20.

Plant boxwood in late winter or early spring in a spot that gets a combination of sun and shade. These slow-growing evergreen shrubs grow best when sheltered from the intense afternoon sun. The soil should be neutral to slightly alkaline and drains well. They make great borders or backdrops and can be shaped into topiary forms.

Boxwood shrubs are a mainstay in American gardens, but sadly many types are susceptible to an incurable fungal disease called boxwood blight. Here's how to choose a disease-resistant boxwood bush variety.