Buxus Sempervirens-joy

Joy Boxwood

A compact, dense evergreen boxwood valued for its fine-textured, dark green foliage and dependable performance in colder climates. ‘Joy’ forms a tidy, uniform plant with good winter color retention and responds well to light shearing, making it a solid choice for formal and informal plantings alike.

Size: 3–4 ft wide × 3–4 ft tall

Zones: 4a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to clay and loam
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment

Suitable Conditions:



Climate: Cool to moderate climates; handles cold winters well



Exposure: Sheltered sites help preserve winter foliage color



Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral



Drainage: Essential; avoid wet or poorly drained soils



Spacing: Close spacing for low hedges; wider spacing for individual specimens



Notes:



Shape: Naturally rounded to low-mounded; easily maintained with light shearing



Good winter hardiness with reduced bronzing



Ideal for low hedges, edging, foundations, and formal garden designs



Low maintenance once established

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

3-4'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Late Winter

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy

Shape

Low Mounding

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No