Highlander Boxwood is a fast-growing columnar evergreen shrub with lush small deep green leaves that maintains its color into winter. Inconspicuous flowers. Grows best in partial shade areas in well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established, but prone to burning in full sun.
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.