Boxwood

“Boxwoods, originally from Europe and Asia, are evergreen shrubs.” — Buxus (Box, Boxwood) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

“Boxwood grow best in part shade” — Boxwood | Home & Garden Information Center

“The shrub requires evenly moist soil that drains well.” — How to Plant and Grow Boxwood

“5-9” — 27 Varieties of Boxwood for Your Garden

“Spacing2-3 feet for hedging” — Boxwood Common Shrub Growing Guide

“1-2 feet” — 27 Varieties of Boxwood for Your Garden

“at least 6 weeks before the ground starts to freeze” — Boxwood Shrubs: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Boxwoods

“particularly in the first year to prevent stress that may make them susceptible to disease.” — Buxus (Box, Boxwood) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

“ornamental” — 27 Varieties of Boxwood for Your Garden

“Though boxwood is easy to care for, the plant is toxic to animals and can cause mild skin irritation in humans.” — How to Plant and Grow Boxwood

“Common pests include the boxwood leaf miner, boxwood psyllid, and boxwood mites.” — Buxus (Box, Boxwood) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

“Some susceptibility to leaf spot and boxwood blight that causes premature defoliation and dieback.” — Buxus (Box, Boxwood) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox