Golden Dream Boxwood

Tags: Boxwood
Buxus microphylla 'Peergold' Plant Patent #16,052

A dense, rounded, and compact shrub with rich green variegated foliage accented by bright gold margins. Small, fragrant, creamy yellow flowers develop in spring. Great as an accent or specimen plant, or for use as a low to medium hedge. Evergreen.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial to full sun
Mature Size:
2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Variegated
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Period:
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.

Care Instructions

Thrives in enriched, loamy, well-drained, lightly acidic soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot regions. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in early spring. Prune as needed to shape.