Buxus Sempervirens 'Memorial

Memorial Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens ‘Memorial’ — commonly known as Memorial Boxwood — is a dense, upright evergreen shrub valued for its excellent cold hardiness, reliable winter color, and classic boxwood form. It has been widely used in formal landscapes and institutional plantings, particularly where durability and structure are priorities.

Key features
Width / spread: 3–4 ft
Height: 6–8 ft (slow-growing; height increases gradually with age)
Foliage: Dark green, evergreen; good winter color
Form: Upright, dense, narrowly pyramidal to oval
Life cycle: Evergreen shrub

Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade helpful in hotter climates)
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable, prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
Hardiness:



Zone Low: 5a



Zone High: 8b



Landscape use
Formal hedges and screens
Foundation plantings
Evergreen structure in mixed borders
Institutional and historic landscapes
Background shrub for formal gardens

Notes


Known for strong cold tolerance among Buxus sempervirens cultivars



Responds well to shearing and shaping



Slower growth rate helps maintain clean lines with less frequent pruning



Deer resistant



Mulch to protect shallow roots and reduce winter stress

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

6-8'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

6–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Loamy

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright, Oval Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No