Sprinter Boxwood is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense upright rounded habit and lustrous green leaves that maintain its color in winter. Inconspicuous flowers. Prefers sunny to partial shade areas in well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Sprinter is an improved, fast-growing sport of Winter Gem that quickly fills in.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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2’ - 4’
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Spread:
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2’ - 4’
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Spacing:
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3’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Lilac, Weigela
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Sprinter® Boxwood
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
