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Buxus sempervirens 'Vardar Valley'

Also Known As

Buxus sempervirens 'Vadar Valley'
Boxwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Buxus sempervirens 'Vardar Valley' plant details

Buxus sempervirens 'Vardar Valley' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus sempervirens 'Vardar Valley'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: hedge, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus sempervirens 'Vardar Valley'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This variety of the English Box is considered to be one of the hardiest of the species; 2-3' high and up to 5' wide, becoming flat topped. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This handsome Boxwood is distinguished by a lustrous mass of tiny dark green leathery leaves, maintaining superb winter color then transmuting a pronounced bluish cast in spring, while dressing a hardy, broad spreading habit. 'Vadar Valley' thrives with sun or shade, stays fairly short and rounded, grows at a moderate pace, and is the perfect choice for foundation plantings, low hedges or grouped statements, anywhere its emerald hues can shine.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A low-growing, flat-topped, mounded boxwood. Excellent dark blue-green foliage that has a prominent bluish cast in spring. Plant has a broad spreading habit and the bluish cast adds class to the landscape. Listed by the J.C. Raulston Arboretum as one of the select 'Connoisseur Plants - 2003'.