Light
Full sun to shade. Winter wind protection helps in exposed spots.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Buxus hybrid
How to grow Boxwood 'Northern Charm'.
Boxwood that doesn't mind a real winter.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun, shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 4–8
- Size
- 3–4 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide
- Spacing
- 2–3 ft apart for a hedge.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Weekly the first summer. Deep watering in fall helps it through winter.
Planting and soil
Well-drained soil, neutral to slightly alkaline. Keep the root ball at grade; never bury the stem.
Feeding
Slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Pruning
Light trim in late spring or early summer. Thin occasionally so light reaches the inside.
Through the year
Evergreen. New growth in spring, darker green to bronze in winter.
If something's off
Root rot in wet soil. Watch for boxwood leafminer and, in some regions, boxwood blight. Toxic to pets.
Why we stock it: Formal structure that survives Northern winters.
Boxwood 'Northern Charm'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Boxwood 'Northern Charm'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it