John baldwin boxwood

This "Littleleaf Boxwood" is a dense, upright, somewhat fastigate boxwood; grows to a medium-sized hedge or topiary.

Home » Plant Finder. Add To My Wish List. Hardiness Zone: 5b. Has a tighter, upright habit making it ideal for formal hedges or topiary; leaves are glossy green and blue tinged; takes pruning exceptionally well. John Baldwin Boxwood is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form.

John baldwin boxwood

Foliage is fine-textured and leaves are relatively small compared to many boxwood. New foliage has a blue tint which will slowly fade to a blue-green. Also, use it as an excellent substitute for conical Japanese hollies in sun or shade. Deer resistant. Up to 2 ft. Use hand pruners or shears although shears are seldom needed as plant matures. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant. It has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly. Comment: This may be the best pyramidal growing boxwood that we have seen. Being a microphylla, it is proving to be more durable with regard to disease and its adaptation to a wider range of soil conditions. Photo copyright of Saunders Brothers. Interesting Notes about Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin' Comment: This may be the best pyramidal growing boxwood that we have seen. Deer Resistant.

It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. The Glasshouse Works greenhouses is a mailorder nursery specializing in rare and exotic hardy and tropical plants from around the world, john baldwin boxwood.

Slow growing broadleaf, rounded shrub. Attractive bright green foliage becomes rich olive in the winter. Considered one of the hardiest boxwoods. Good for foundation plantings or a low hedge. We can coordinate freight through common carrier freight companies for customers outside our local area. Charges will depend on current freight rates and size of load.

Add To My Wish List. Hardiness Zone: 5b. Has a tighter, upright habit making it ideal for formal hedges or topiary; leaves are glossy green and blue tinged; takes pruning exceptionally well. John Baldwin Boxwood is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has dark green evergreen foliage. The small glossy oval leaves remain dark green throughout the winter. John Baldwin Boxwood is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and can be pruned at anytime.

John baldwin boxwood

An excellent upright cultivar, grown for both its form and its ability to thrive in a variety of site conditions. Excellent choice for narrow hedges. Deer resistant. Use hand pruners or shears. Lightly prune, as needed, in late winter or early spring to maintain density and desired form. If winter snow or ice has damaged any limbs or pulled them out from the plant, remove them. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant. If a tight conical form is desired, training will be required. Depending on growth and prior maintenance, a light annual pruning followed by a heavier pruning every years or so is necessary to maintain its form and minimize splaying due to snow and ice or even heavy wet foliage in spring.

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Photo copyright of Saunders Brothers. Add To My Wish List. This "Littleleaf Boxwood" is a dense, upright, somewhat fastigate boxwood; grows to a medium-sized hedge or topiary. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Foliage is fine-textured and leaves are relatively small compared to many boxwood. Please call our Freight Department to arrange shipping: Most notable feature are its rich violet-purple cones, " long Green Foliage is Predominately Green. Blooms summer into Variegated plants are our specialty. Requires little watering It has few other pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly. Qty: Add to Cart.

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The Glasshouse Works greenhouses is a mailorder nursery specializing in rare and exotic hardy and tropical plants from around the world. Leaves Bluish or grayish green with pale bluish bands underneath; new growth can be bluish green to silvery blue. John Baldwin Boxwood will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. Please call our freight department at to arrange shipping. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. John Baldwin Boxwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;. Please check back in April on status. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. John Baldwin Boxwood makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Plant Finder. Please call our Freight Department to arrange shipping: