This moderately sized arborvitae has a broadly conical form and tight habit. The yellow new growth that stays yellow through summer when grown in full sun. While bred to withstand the heat of the south, it also incredibly hardy and does well in the north. The foliage takes on lovely orange tones in the North during winter. Resistant to needle blight. A great selection for year round color and stunning winter interest. Perfect for containers, hedges, landscapes, and as accents!
USDA zones 4-8
Mature Sizes- 4-6 feet H x 3-4 feet W
Evergreen- year round interest
Full sun to part shade
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 48 inches
Botanical Name: LEMON BURST™ ARBORVITAE THUJA OCCIDENTALIS ‘RUTTHU3’ PPAF
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Needlepoint Holly showcases evergreen shiny green leaves that provides year-round texture and color to your landscape. Petite white flowers arrive in spring and become the attractive and abundant berries that add color and attract birds in fall and winter. Needlepoint is a fast growing shrub achieving up to 3 feet per year. Once established, Needlepoint will require little to no maintenance. Perfect for containers, privacy screens, hedges, and as accents!
USDA zones 7-9
Mature size 15-20 feet High x 10-15 feet Wide
Evergreen – Year round interest
Low Maintenance
Full sun to part shade
Used in containers, landscapes, accents, hedges and as screens
Recommended spacing 60 inches
Botanical Name: Ilex cornuta ‘Needlepoint’
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Average shipping height – 2.25g 16-20 inches, 7g 30-34 inches
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Rosemary is a perennial evergreen shrub with blue flowers. It is an aromatic and distinctive herb with a sweet, resinous flavor. The intensely fragrant foliage releases it’s fresh scent when brushed against, making Rosemary a great addition along paths and walkways or in containers on sunny patios or decks for the holidays. These decorative shrubs are also great as gifts!
USDA zones 7-11
Mature size 48″ W x 48″ H
Low Maintenance
Evergreen – Year round interest
Full sun to part shade
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 48 inches
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Planet Earth has a perfectly rounded, dense habit without any pruning! Bred to survive the heat in southern climates, and the cold in northern climates without any leaf burn. Resistant to needle blight. The evergreen foliage takes on bronze tones in colder climates. Create an informal hedge, use to anchor foundation plantings or mixed borders. Perfect for containers!
USDA zones 4-8
Mature Sizes- 3-5 feet H x 3-5 feet W
Evergreen- year round interest
Full sun to part shade
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 36 inches
Botanical Name: PLANET EARTH™ ARBORVITAE THUJA OCCIDENTALIS ”RUTTHU4′ PPAF
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Introducing the Better Boxwood Skylight — a historical breakthrough in the world of gardening. The Better Boxwood Skylight stands impressively at 6–8’ high and 3–4’ wide earning it the title of the grandest in stature among the four new Better Boxwood releases. It has tiny evergreen foliage in mid-green that grows a shade lighter in spring before maturing to match the established branches.
Additionally, the Skylight boasts the fastest growth rate of the Better Boxwood range, ensuring quicker landscape transformations and heightened aesthetic appeal. Beyond its pleasing form, the Skylight also shines bright in terms of durability. This cultivar is armored with a remarkable resistance to the dreaded boxwood blight!
Whether you’re crafting a sophisticated hedge, topiary, boundary, or just a solitary centerpiece its moderate stature ensures it fits just right, never overwhelming your garden space but always standing out with a vibrant, evergreen shimmer. These shrubs have been designed to thrive with moderate watering and are highly adaptable, flourishing under both sunlight and partial shade.
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USDA zones 5-9B
Mature size 36-48 in. W x 72-96 in. H
Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen- year round interest
Used in containers, landscapes, borders, hedges, and as accents
Recommended spacing 36 inches
Botanical Name – Buxus Hybrid ‘HER2009B03’ PP32275
Low maintenance
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Average shipping height – 2g 10-14 inches, 3g 14-16 inches
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Introducing the Better Boxwood Heritage – the model of garden refinement and resilience. The Evergreen Better Boxwood Heritage is a novel blight-resistant box variant with glossy green leaves and is similar to the classic Buxus sempervirens, but it remains compact.
The Better Boxwood Heritage is a compact and versatile shrub, growing to dimensions of 3–4’ in height and 2–3’ in width. Its moderate size and dense, deep green foliage make it an ideal choice for a variety of landscape settings. Given its dimensions this shrub is able to shine when used as a low hedge, framing pathways or entrances. Its symmetry also makes it an excellent candidate for topiary designs.
The environmentally conscious gardeners can take solace in the fact that this cultivar is sustainably bred to resist the dreaded boxwood blight and other common pests. This means less reliance on chemical treatments, leading to a healthier garden ecosystem. Invest in the future of your garden with the Better Boxwood Heritage Boxwood.
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USDA zones 5-9
Mature size 24-36 in. W x 36-48 in. H
Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen- year round interest
Used in containers, landscapes, borders, hedges, and as accents
Recommended spacing 36 inches
Botanical Name – Buxus Hybrid ‘HER2010B02′
Low maintenance
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Introducing the Better Boxwood Babylon Beauty – the model of garden refinement and resilience. This particular cultivar has lighter green foliage than its hybrid relatives, but the foliage retains its evergreen vibrancy throughout the year!
When fully grown, the Babylon Beauty stands at 3-4′ tall and spans 3-5′ wide, providing you with a multitude of applications. Envision a flawless low-lying hedge or a detailed topiary, maintaining its lushness from the cold embrace of winter to the height of summer, all with little upkeep… This is precisely what it offers.
Gardening enthusiasts will appreciate the Babylon Beauty’s adaptability. This is a good choice if you need an area covered as they are much more prone to spreading than other varieties. It’s especially useful for low-growing hedges, layering, and patio containers if they are well fed and watered. Its compact growth habit ensures a dense, lush appearance, making it perfect for both formal and casual garden settings as well.
Environmentally conscious gardeners can take solace in the fact that this cultivar is sustainably bred to resist the dreaded boxwood blight and other common pests. This means less reliance on chemical treatments, leading to a healthier garden ecosystem. Invest in the future of your garden with the Better Boxwood Babylon Beauty Boxwood – a symphony of beauty, resilience, and sustainability.
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USDA zones 5-9
Mature size 36-48 in. W x 48-60 in. H
Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen- year round interest
Used in containers, landscapes, borders, hedges, and as accents
Recommended spacing 36 inches
Botanical Name – Buxus Hybrid ‘HER2010B04’
Low maintenance
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Introducing the Better Boxwood Renaissance – the model of garden refinement and resilience. This particular cultivar has lighter green foliage similar to that of the Better Boxwood Babylon Beauty.
A fully-grown Renaissance stands tall at 1-2’ and spreads out to a width of 1-2’, presenting numerous potential applications and positioning options. Picture a pristine low hedge or an intricately shaped topiary, retaining its verdancy from winter’s chill to summer’s peak with minimal maintenance. That is the essence of what this Boxwood has to offer.
Gardening enthusiasts will appreciate the Renaissance adaptability. This is a good choice if you need an area covered as they are much more prone to spreading than other varieties. It’s especially useful for low-growing hedges, layering, and patio containers if they are well fed and watered. Its compact growth habit ensures a dense, lush appearance, making it perfect for both formal and casual garden settings as well.
Environmentally conscious gardeners can take solace in the fact that this cultivar is sustainably bred to resist the dreaded boxwood blight and other common pests. This means less reliance on chemical treatments, leading to a healthier garden ecosystem. Invest in the future of your garden with the Better Boxwood Babylon Beauty Boxwood – a symphony of beauty, resilience, and sustainability.
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USDA zones 5-9
Mature size 12-24 in. W x 12-24 in. H
Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen- year round interest
Used in containers, landscapes, borders, hedges, and as accents
Recommended spacing 36 inches
Botanical Name – Buxus Hybrid ‘HER200B01’
Low maintenance
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Sprinter is an improved, fast-growing boxwood. Its glossy evergreen foliage is attractive year-round and it has excellent hardiness. This variety more upright habit makes it great for hedging. Faster growth means it will fill in more quickly than other varieties. Use it for edging or a low hedge in formal gardens.
Top reasons to grow Sprinter Boxwood-
Evergreen
Deer-resistant
Fast-growing
Best Seller
Foliage Interest
Fall Interest
Winter Interest
Salt Tolerant
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USDA zones 5-9
Mature size 24-48 in. W x 24-48 in. H
Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen- year round interest
Used in containers, landscapes, borders, hedges, and as accents
Recommended spacing 24 inches
Botanical Name – Sprinter® Buxus microphylla ‘Bulthouse’ USPP 25,896, Can 5,282
Low maintenance
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Average shipping height – 2g 10-12 inches 5g 14-18 inches
Not guaranteed to be in bloom upon arrival
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Every garden needs a bright spot. Glow Pop holly is the perfect candidate! It grows naturally as a compact, tidy ball. Its lime green coloring is nearly fluorescent and doesn’t burn in the sun. It’s a great fit for the front of the border, where it will grow to maturity quickly and fill the space in fast.
Top reasons to grow Glow Pop holly – Bright green coloring; Tidy rounded habit; Grows fast; Foliage Interest; Fall Interest; Winter Interest; Salt Tolerant; Small or Miniature
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USDA zones 5-9
Mature size 24-36 in. W x 24-36 in. H
Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen- year round interest
Used in containers, landscapes, borders, hedges, and as accents
Recommended spacing 24 inches
Botanical Name – Glow Pop™ Ilex crenata ‘NCIC1’ USPPAF, Can PBRAF
Low maintenance
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Native alternative to boxwood! Love boxwood but struggle with disease or winter damage? Plant Strongbox inkberry holly instead. This native evergreen naturally grows as a broadly rounded mound, and keeps its leaves all the way to the ground for the lush, dense look you love. It can be pruned or shaped as you desire, or left to attain its neat natural shape. It’s also much faster growing than boxwood, and offers good deer resistance, too.
Top reasons to grow Strongbox inkberry holly: Native to North America, Naturally mounded shape and evergreen, Resistant to disease, pests, and winter burn, Foliage Interest, Winter Interest, Native to North America
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USDA zones 5-9
Mature size 24-36 in. W x 24-36 in. H
Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen- year round interest
Used in containers, landscapes, borders, hedges, and as accents
Recommended spacing 24 inches
Botanical Name – Strongbox® Ilex glabra ‘ILEXFARROWTRACEY’ USPP 30,147, Can 6,516
Low maintenance
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Average shipping height – 2g 10-14 inches
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Looking for a stunning plant that will add a pop of color and texture to your landscape? Look no further than Red Sky Holly from the Southern Living Plant Collection.
This evergreen shrub boasts glossy, dark green foliage with a unique, bold red tint that stands out in any setting. The tiny leaves have a serrated edge, giving the plant an attractive, textured appearance that adds visual interest to your garden or yard. Its upright appearance is similar to the traditional sky pencil holly, but the red tint in its foliage adds more visual interest.
Red Sky Pencil Holly is also incredibly low maintenance, making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners or those who want to enjoy their plants without much fuss. It’s drought-tolerant once established to handle hot, dry weather without constant watering. And with its slow-growing nature, you won’t have to worry about it taking over your yard or requiring constant pruning. It’s also deer-resistant, so you can enjoy its beauty without worrying about it being eaten by wildlife. So, if you’re looking for a beautiful, easy-to-care-for plant that adds color and texture to your landscape, consider Red Sky Holly from Southern Living Plants.
USDA zones 6-9
Mature size 36″ W x 96″ H
Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen – Year round interest
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 36 inches
Botanical Name – Red Sky Ilex Ilex crenata Hybrid ‘RutHol8’
Low maintenance
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
