Scientific Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Highlander'

Common Name: Highlander Boxwood

Garden Size: 6-8 feet tall by 3-4 feet wide (if left in natural form)

Growth Rate: Fast; up to 6-10 inches per year under ideal conditions

USDA Zone: 5-9

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): Upright

Foliage: Evergreen; Dark green. Leaves larger other sempervirens. 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. May need more pruning than other boxwoods to maintain it's form due to its fast growth rate.

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.