Scientific Name
Buxus harlandii

Common Name
Harland boxwood

 
Hardiness Zones: 7b to 9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Dense, rounded, multi-stemmed mound; vase-shaped; foliage to the ground
Flower/Fruit: Non-showy creamy yellow flowers in spring
Foliage: 0.7" opposite, simple, leathery, lustrous dark green leaves
Comments: Drought tolerant; better pest resistance than most boxwoods
Cultivars: --
   


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