Scientific Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Graham Blandy'
Common Name: Graham Blandy Boxwood
Garden Size: 5-15 feet tall by 1-2 feet wide (if left in natural form)
Growth Rate: Slow-Moderate
USDA Zone: 6-8
Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has low to average water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.
Habit (Form): Columnar
Foliage: Evergreen; Dark green, Glossy. Leaves may bronze in the winter.
Bloom Time: n/a (inconspicuous)
Bloom Color: n/a
Plant Origin: Ranges from western and southern Europe to western Asia and northern
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 strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.