Skywalker 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
Skywalker Boxwood highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 6-9
Fast Skyward Columnar Growth - Skywalker Boxwood!
Need a fast-growing, columnar accent that stays evergreen all year round? It may be easier to explain the few places where you couldn't utilize a Skywalker Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Skywalker') in your garden!
Skywalker stays narrow but can grow quite tall in a short amount of time. These are some of the very fastest-growing Boxwoods available on the market!
Even planted as a solo specimen, this columnar shrub "makes the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs". In other words, it grows fast - We’re talking 30-inches-a-year-fast!
The growth is strongly upright, and the overall form looks like a living exclamation point! Growing 15-20 feet in height and only 5-6 feet wide. You'll love how fast Skywalker will mature!
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Why Choose Skywalker Boxwood?
- Super Fast Growth: Up to 30 inches a year!
- Upright Columnar Form
- Bee-Friendly: Tiny Yellow Spring Flowers
- Glossy Broadleaf Evergreen Foliage
- Versatile Garden Usage: Skywalker works great in urban settings.
- Space-Saving: Hedges, privacy, specimens, vertical elements & containers
Landscape Uses For Skywalker Boxwood
These tall, skinny broadleaf evergreen plants are such an elegant problem-solver in today's smaller modern landscapes!
- Privacy In A Hurry: Screen in backyard seating, pools, hot tubs, or create private outdoor garden rooms with these fast-growing evergreens!
- Narrow Hedges: Create defined borders for walkways or backdrops to garden beds.
- Foundation Plantings: Add structure and elegance around your home. Boxwood makes the best slim-growing definition!
- Formal Gardens: Use in symmetrical designs or parterres for a classic look. Use these tall and narrow Boxwood all-along foundations or front walks.
- Container Displays: Perfect upright accents for patios, porches, or framing doorways
- Topiary: Shape into upright forms, cones, or other shapes for a refined touch. They'll make cunning little Bonsai plants, as well.
This fast-growing, columnar Boxwood features a useful compact shape that is such a versatile asset in landscape design.
Boxwood Care & Maintenance
This is a classic evergreen shrub that stays narrow, neat and tidy with or without pruning.
- Sunlight: Prefers partial to full sun; tolerates more shade in hotter climates.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Avoid waterlogged soils.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Mature plants are drought-tolerant but benefit from occasional deep watering.
- Winter Watering: In late fall, give these broadleaved evergreens a nice, long drink before the winter sets in, as they need this moisture in their leaves to protect them against the drying winter winds.
- 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 3-4 inch layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
Skywalker can be easily pruned to any size you and your landscape needs!
A Skinny Evergreen With Big Impact!
Bring elegance and structure to your landscape with the Skywalker Boxwood without a big footprint! Whether you're looking to create a striking vertical accent, a privacy screen, or a low-maintenance hedge, this versatile evergreen shrub is the perfect choice!
Skywalker Boxwood is sure to elevate your outdoor spaces. Don’t wait— order at Nature Hills now and enjoy its charm for years to come!
Skywalker Boxwood FAQs
How tall and wide does the Skywalker Boxwood grow?
The Skywalker Boxwood typically grows up to 15-20 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for vertical accents or narrow spaces.
What are the ideal growing conditions for the Skywalker Boxwood?
It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Regular watering is needed, especially during its establishment period, but it is moderately drought-tolerant once mature.
Is the Skywalker Boxwood deer-resistant?
Yes, the Boxwood is considered deer-resistant, as its foliage has a natural deterrent for deer and other browsing animals.
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 Boxwood for sale here at NatureHills.com!
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