BetterBoxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Boxwood — Buxus 'HER2010B04'

BetterBoxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Boxwood (Buxus 'HER2010B04') is a low-spreading evergreen shrub with fine, bright green leaves. Its broad habit suits low hedges and shaped plantings, including topiary. Small flower clusters appear in spring.

Grow in well-drained soil. Part shade helps protect foliage from scorching in hot sun.

Growing details

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature height: 2–3 feet
• Mature spread: 4–5 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Light: Full sun to part sun; part shade preferred where hot sun causes scorch
• Soil: Well-drained
• Bloom season: Spring
• Foliage: Fine, bright green evergreen leaves
• Habit: Low and spreading
• Cultivar: 'HER2010B04', PP32,273

Care and garden use

Provide good drainage and avoid waterlogged soil. Choose a site with some shade where hot sun can scorch the foliage. Protect tender new growth from winter damage.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, low hedges, topiary, or suitably sized containers. Pair with azalea, spirea, or St. John's wort where growing conditions suit each plant.

Image credit: Concept Plants, Buxus Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty ('HER2010B04') PP32,273. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.