‘Dee Runk’ Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

Dee Runk Boxwood is a tight upward branching compact evergreen shrub with small leaves are a deep green year-round.  Dee Runk Boxwood takes pruning and training well. Inconspicuous flowers.  Grows best in partial shade areas in well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established, but prone to burning in full sun.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils.  The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites.  New growth is susceptible to winter damage.

LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Maiden Grass, Spirea, Weigela

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus sempervirens Dee Runk 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus sempervirens Dee Runk 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.