Buxus sempervirens Rotundifolia

Rotundifolia Boxwood

The buxus rotundifolia has larger and shinier leaves than most of the other boxwoods reaching an inch and a half long.   The rotundifolia boxwood  grows a bit more open than the small leaf varieties. This boxwood is a fast grower and can reach 6-8’  This showy boxwood is hardy to about zone 6.  

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

6'

Width

4'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Growth rate

Slow

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Clay

Landscape use

Hedge, Privacy Screen

Shape

Oval Upright

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No