Scientific Name: Buxus harlandii 'Richard'
Common Name: Richard Harland Boxwood
Garden Size: 1-2 feet tall by 2 feet wide (if left in natural form)
Growth Rate: Medium to Slow
USDA Zone: 7-9
Exposure: Full Shade to Part Shade
Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has average to moist water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.
Habit (Form): Vase shaped
Foliage: Evergreen; Green, glossy, heart-shaped. Leaves may bronze in the winter.
Bloom Time: n/a (inconspicuous)
Bloom Color: n/a
Plant Origin: Coastal Southeast China
Wildlife Support: None; Deer Resistant
Fertilizing: Apply an acidic plant fertilizer in spring and in fall.
Pruning: As needed in late spring or early fall.
ASPCA Toxicity flags: Toxic to dogs, Toxic to cats, Toxic horses
Uses: Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Topiaries
Notes: Cleaning pruning tools before and after use on each plant is strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.