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Green Pillar Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens 'Green Pillar'

Category: Evergreen Shrub • Boxwood

Green Pillar Boxwood is an evergreen with a columnar shape, perfect for accents and foundation planting.

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Mature Height: 4-6 feet

Mature Width: 2-3 feet

Light: Part Sun/Part Shade

Zone: Zones 5-9

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Evergreen

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Green Pillar Boxwood is a narrow, upright evergreen shrub known for its dense foliage and columnar shape. It is ideal for formal hedges and topiary.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Moderate moisture levels are ideal for optimal growth.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil with moderate moisture; adaptable to various pH levels.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Watering Needs

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Pruning Notes

Prune in late spring to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Fertilizing Notes

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Common Issues

Susceptible to boxwood blight, leaf spot, and pests like boxwood mites.

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Special Features

Columnar growth habitevergreen foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for tight spaces and adds vertical interest. Can be used to create formal hedges.

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