Scientific Name: Buxus x 'Cranberry Creek'
Common Name: Cranberry Creek Boxwood
Garden Size: 3-4 feet tall by 3-4 feet wide (if left in natural form)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zone: 5-8
Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.
Habit (Form): Dense, Compact, Pyramidal
Foliage: Evergreen; Small, round emerald green leaves. Leaves may bronze in the winter.
Bloom Time: April (inconspicuous)
Bloom Color: Greenish
Plant Origin: Hybrid
Wildlife Support: None; Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Fertilizing: Apply an acidic plant fertilizer in spring and in fall.
Pruning: As needed in late spring or early fall. Avoid pruning before the last spring frost date.
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.