Northern Charm Boxwood – Cold-Hardy Evergreen Shrub for Year-Round Beauty

Enhance your landscape with the Northern Charm Boxwood (Buxus microphylla 'Northern Charm'), a cold-hardy, evergreen shrub designed to withstand harsh winters while maintaining its rich green foliage. Its dense, compact growth makes it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, and foundation plantings, providing year-round structure and elegance.

Key Features:

• Cold-Hardy & Winter Resilient – Thrives in colder climates, retaining its vibrant color throughout the seasons.
• Dense, Compact Growth – Naturally forms a rounded shape, requiring minimal pruning.
• Evergreen & Year-Round Interest – Lush green foliage remains vibrant even in winter.
• Low Maintenance & Slow Growth – Easy to care for, with minimal pruning needs.
• Versatile Use – Perfect for hedging, borders, foundation plantings, and formal gardens.

Product Details:

• Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Northern Charm'
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Mature Height: 2–3 feet
• Mature Width: 3–4 feet
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loamy soil; adaptable to various conditions
• Growth Rate: Slow

Planting Instructions:

• Seed Preparation: Cold stratify seeds for 30–60 days before planting.
• Sowing: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 2–3 feet apart for hedging.
• Germination: Keep soil moist; germination may take 3–6 months.
• Transplanting: Once seedlings are well-rooted, move them to their permanent location.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; allow slight drying between waterings.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; trim lightly to shape as desired.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal health.
• General Care: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

With its cold-hardiness, compact form, and rich evergreen foliage, Northern Charm Boxwood is the perfect choice for low-maintenance, elegant landscaping in colder regions.