Boxwood morris midget

Be the first to review this item 0. Branchlets are sharply quadrangular. Connect to a skilled pro in your area with. There are also cross-species hybrids—the Sheridan hybrids, developed at Sheridan Nursery, in Ontario—that combine the greater hardiness of B. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.

Plants are susceptible to boxwood leafminer and boxwood mites, but are usually not affected by boxwood psyllid. Partner Plants 'Morris Midget' is so tiny that there are few plants that are even dwarfer to partner with it as foregrounders. The hedges that are in full view all Winter long are of English box, American holly, or yew; their foliage holds a decent green color year-round. But I'm particularly proud of the fifty feet of hedge that's only seven inches high even after a decade of trying. The garden was too small for a hedge of dwarf English box, which would have become a smothering giant of two or even three feet tall. Boxwood is best sited in locations sheltered from strong winds, with, if possible, some protection from full winter sun.

Good green color usually returns quickly by mid-spring. Downsides The foliage of Buxus microphylla doesn't retain its green color in cold weather as well as that of Buxus sempervirens. Back to Previous Page. Please enter the sum before continuing Error. I'd have had to wait another decade for the plants to be over a foot tall all on their own.