Rotundifolia Boxwood

Transform your landscape with the striking Rotundifolia Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Rotundifolia'). This unique variety stands out with its glossy, broadleaf evergreen leaves and vigorous growth rate!

Making it an excellent choice for creating bold hedges, lush screens, or eye-catching specimen plants. Its adaptability and year-round greenery make it a go-to choice for homeowners and landscapers alike.

You'll be charmed by this shrub's new growth, as it'll come in a lovely silver before darkening. This foliage grows dense despite its wide arching nature. The Boxwood shrub is a very reliable plant, known for its naturally compact growth and hardy temperature resistance!

Why Choose Rotundifolia Boxwood?

• Fast-Growing: Quickly establishes into a dense hedge or screen.
• Bold Foliage: Large, glossy, rounded leaves offer a unique and dramatic appearance.
• Year-Round Interest: Evergreen foliage stays vibrant in all seasons.
• Versatile: Perfect for formal hedges, privacy screens, or as a standalone focal point.
• Low Maintenance: Highly adaptable and resilient to various conditions.

Boxwood Care & Maintenance

An evergreen shrub, this hardy Boxwood plant keeps its vivid foliage year round. The blue-green leaves of this Boxwood grow darker as the season gets colder, making for an interesting change of scenery as winter closes in.

1. Privacy Screens: Use its rapid growth and dense foliage to create a natural, green barrier.
2. Formal Hedges: Line walkways or garden beds with a neatly trimmed hedge.
3. Foundation Plantings: Enhance the base of your home with bold greenery.
4. Specimen Plants: Showcase its striking foliage as a standalone focal point.
5. Topiary: Shape this variety into unique forms for formal or whimsical garden designs.
6. Garden Backdrops: Create a vivid year-round backdrop with a hedge of Boxwood.

The unique growth of this shrub compared to other Boxwoods means it brings a different sort of texture to your garden. This texture will change over the years to come, as healthy Rotundifolia Boxwoods can be quite long-lived!

Planting & Care Tips For Rotundifolia Boxwood

Baby your Boxwood in the first season and plant with Nature Hills Root Booster.

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Avoid areas with heavy, waterlogged clay.
• Watering: Provide consistent moisture during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Mature plants are moderately drought-tolerant.
• Pruning: Light pruning after the first flush of growth in late spring or early summer helps maintain shape and promote dense growth.
• Mulching: Add a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
• Winter Watering: Give plants subjected to drying northern winds an application of wilt-stop and a long drink before winter to prevent windburn.

Elevate Your Landscape With Rotundifolia Boxwood

The Rotundifolia Boxwood combines bold, glossy foliage with rapid growth to create a versatile evergreen! Whether you're designing a formal garden or enhancing your home's curb appeal, this resilient shrub provides year-round beauty with minimal maintenance.

Ready to add a touch of elegance to your outdoor spaces? Visit Nature Hills Nursery today to order your Rotundifolia Boxwood shrubs!

FAQs About Rotundifolia Boxwood

How tall does Rotundifolia Boxwood grow?
This variety can reach 6-8 feet in height and a bit slimmer, making it ideal for tall hedges and privacy screens.

Is Rotundifolia Boxwood deer-resistant?
Yes, like most boxwoods, it is deer-resistant and an excellent choice for wildlife-prone areas.

Does Rotundifolia Boxwood require frequent pruning?
Not necessarily. Its natural shape is attractive, but light pruning once or twice a year will keep it looking tidy and promote dense growth.

Can Rotundifolia Boxwood grow in containers?
While possible, its larger size makes it better suited for in-ground planting. Smaller boxwood varieties are typically better for containers.

Is Rotundifolia Boxwood hardy in cold climates?
Yes, it thrives in USDA zones 5-8 and handles cold winters well.