Sprinter® Boxwood (Buxus microphylla 'Bulthouse')

Sprinter® Boxwood (Buxus microphylla 'Bulthouse') is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense, upright-rounded habit and lustrous green leaves that maintain their color in winter. Its flowers are inconspicuous.

A fast-growing sport of Winter Gem, Sprinter fills in to form dense plantings. Grow in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Growing details

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature height: 2–4 feet
• Mature spread: 2–4 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 3 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained
• Flowers: Inconspicuous
• Foliage: Lustrous green evergreen leaves
• Habit: Dense, upright-rounded
• Cultivar: 'Bulthouse'

Care and garden use

Monitor for blight and leaf spots. Poor drainage can lead to root rot. Watch for leaf miners, psyllids, and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, hedges, or suitably sized containers. Pair with coneflower, lilac, or weigela where growing conditions suit each plant.

Image credit: Proven Winners, Sprinter® Boxwood. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.