Compact Dense Evergreen with Glossy Dark Green Foliage
The Faulkner Boxwood features glossy dark green foliage with a compact, dense habit that makes it easy to shape. This slow-growing evergreen shrub offers excellent formal design potential, deer resistance, and year-round structure, making it perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, and topiary.
Key Features
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Glossy Dark Green Foliage: Maintains rich color year-round
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Compact Dense Habit: Easy to shape and maintain formal designs
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Slow-Growing: Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape
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Deer Resistant: Aromatic foliage deters deer browsing
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Formal Design: Well-suited for pyramids, spheres, and formal hedges
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 3-4' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 6-9
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Type: Evergreen shrub
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Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape. Can be trained into formal shapes with regular pruning.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, topiary, and borders. Pairs beautifully with other evergreens and perennials. Excellent choice for adding year-round structure and formal elegance to gardens.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch around base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize in spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer. Protect from harsh winter winds.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
