Evergreen Shrub – Sprinter Boxwood

Sprinter Boxwood 

Botanical name: buxus microphylla ‘sprinter’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 2-4 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring to encourage new spring growth 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: edging, hedge, topiary, container pant 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: dwarf shrub, slow growing, low-maintenance, rounded growth pattern, deer resistant, rabbit resistant 

Watering instructions: allow the top 3 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release tree and shrub fertilizer once a year in the early spring prior to pruning 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: clay or loam   

Companion plants: hydrangeas, yews, hollies, geraniums 

Toxicity level: extremely toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no