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Highlander Columnar Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens 'Highlander'
Columnar Boxwood
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Fast growing, upright shrub. Dark green foliage holds its color all winter. Leaves are slightly larger than common boxwood. Pyramidal growth habit makes it a good choice for flanking entries or creating topiary. Full sun to light shade and moist, well-drained soil. Can grow up to two feet per year.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Highlander Columnar Boxwood get?
About 7' tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Highlander Columnar Boxwood need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Highlander Columnar Boxwood need?
Moderate water use.
Will Highlander Columnar Boxwood grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Highlander Columnar Boxwood deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Highlander Columnar Boxwood in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Highlander Columnar Boxwood wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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