Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or Buxus microphylla, better known as Japanese boxwood. Other boxwood varieties ...

What: Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa ... The dark olive green foliage is the perfect foil for most garden plants. Where: Boxwood will grow well in full sun to deep shade in well-drained ...

Common name: Boxwood 'Green Mountain' * Botanical name: Buxus hybrid 'Green Mountain' * What it is: A broad-leafed evergreen with a compact, slow-growing, upright habit, typically sheared into a 5 ...

Q. Which varieties of boxwood are the best for Chicago? I am looking for the hardy types that keep their dark green color all winter. A. The “Illinois’ Best Plants” section of the Chicago ...

The boxwood plant, dull to some folks ... The most resistant varieties are Buxus microphylla “Golden Dream” and “Green Beauty.” The U.S. growers are focused on improving the selection ...

What: Buxus sempervirens, commonly called common boxwood, is an elegant shrub that has been used in gardens for centuries. With handsome, glossy, dark evergreen leaves and a tough and resilient ...