American Boxwood Seeds grow into a dense, evergreen shrub well known for its refined appearance and dependable performance in formal landscapes. With its deep green foliage and classic rounded habit, this plant is a timeless choice for borders, hedges, and ornamental garden layouts.

American Boxwood is slower growing, which helps it maintain a neat shape with minimal pruning. It is widely used in traditional gardens, foundation plantings, and structured landscape designs where clean lines and year-round greenery are essential.

This evergreen shrub performs best in well-drained soil and adapts well to full sun or partial shade. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and requires very low maintenance.

Features

• Classic evergreen shrub with dense green foliage

• Perfect for elegant landscaping and formal gardens

• Excellent for hedges, borders, and foundation planting

• Naturally compact with slow, tidy growth

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Non-GMO, premium boxwood seeds

• Low-maintenance and long-lasting

• Provides year-round greenery and structure

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens ‘American’

• Common Name: American Boxwood

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub

• Height: 5–10 feet

• Spread: 4–6 feet

• Growth Habit: Rounded, dense, slow-growing

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained soil; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Foliage Type: Small, glossy green evergreen leaves

• Germination Time: 30–60 days

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–8

• Seasonal Interest: Year-round evergreen foliage

• Maintenance Level: Very low

• GMO Status: Non-GMO