Dwarf English Boxwood
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Dwarf English Boxwood highlights at a glance!
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Growing Zones 5-8
Dwarf English Boxwood: A Classic Shrub for Every Landscape
Looking for a low-maintenance, broadleaf evergreen shrub that brings timeless elegance to your yard? Meet the Dwarf English Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa')! A compact, slow-growing shrub loved for its tidy, rounded shape and lush green year-round foliage.
Ideal for small gardens, borders, or container planting, this shrub is a versatile staple for any landscape design. Rely on the Dwarf English Boxwood to give easy character - whether you keep it tightly trimmed or allow new growth to cloud up into fluffy little tufts.
Dwarf English Boxwood elevates the tone of your plantings with a lush color and soft texture without the need for special care or maintenance.
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Why Choose Dwarf English Boxwood?
Dwarf English Boxwood is a broadleaf evergreen with tiny, glossy, dark green leaves that are soft to the touch and stay green all year long. When you need a beautiful way to polish up your landscape, use this versatile charmer.
- Compact Size: Perfect for smaller spaces, patios, or as low hedges.
- Year-Round Beauty: Retains its dense, glossy green foliage throughout the year.
- Easy Care: Low-maintenance and thrives in a variety of conditions.
- Versatile Use: Great for formal gardens, borders, topiaries, or container displays.
- Durable and Hardy: Performs well in USDA zones 5-9 with proper care.
Landscape Uses For Dwarf English Boxwood
This is a classic plant that stays small with or without pruning.
- Low Hedges: Create defined borders for walkways or garden beds. For a neat, dense, hedge, plant these Dwarf English Boxwood hedges 12-18 inches on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
- Foundation Plantings: Add structure and elegance around your home. Dwarf English Boxwood makes the best low-growing, definition and edging!
- Formal Gardens: Use in symmetrical designs or parterres for a classic look. Formal English knot gardens are an outstanding focal point. Use these compact Boxwood all-along foundations or front walks.
- Container Displays: Perfect for patios, porches, or framing doorways. If you are feeling adventurous, you can even use these in containers for the patio. These make excellent sheared spheres to use as a small accent.
- Topiary Art: Shape into spheres, cones, or other forms for a refined touch. They'll make cunning little bonsai plants or topiaries, as well.
This slow-growing, true dwarf Boxwood features a useful compact shape that is such a versatile asset in landscape design.
Boxwood Care & Maintenance
English Boxwood is particularly resistant to Boxwood Leaf Miners and is generally quite hardy. It's even long-lived, and under optimal conditions can be expected to thrive for up to 150 years.
- Sunlight: Prefers partial to full sun; tolerates shade in hotter climates.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Avoid waterlogging.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Mature plants are drought-tolerant but benefit from occasional deep watering.
- Prune or Shear: Lightly prune in late spring to maintain shape. Avoid heavy pruning to protect foliage. Or keep them unsheared for a tidy natural look
- Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
Hardy, Versatile Evergreen Dwarf English Boxwood!
When you buy Boxwood from Nature Hills, you are buying healthy, established root systems. Our expert growers love Boxwood and take care to grow and develop the important foundation - the root system - of these hardy plants. We always recommend a bag of Nature Hills Root Booster added to the planting hole for every plant.
You'll adore these sweet little workhorses. Like a setting on a ring, these small plants allow your colorful planting to shine. Order enough Dwarf English Boxwood to complete your project today from Nature Hills Nursery!
Frequently Asked Questions
How far apart should Dwarf English Boxwoods be planted?
For a neat, dense, formal hedge, plant Dwarf English Boxwood shrubs 12-18 inches on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Space or informally group in 3’s and 5’s for a more naturalized or informal hedge.
How big do Dwarf English Boxwoods get?
Dwarf English Boxwood grows to about 1-2 feet in both mature height and width when left unpruned.
What type of Boxwood stays small?
Dwarf Boxwood in addition to Little Missy is the smallest, while other varieties stay waist-high or under. All Boxwood can be kept pruned and sheared to about any size you need!
How long does it take Dwarf English Boxwoods to grow?
The moderate growth rate of Boxwood makes them especially easy-care and low-maintenance. Dwarf English Boxwood grows approximately 1-2 inches a year in optimal conditions.
What shipping options do you offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won’ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Dwarf English Boxwood for sale here at NatureHills.com!
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