Buxus Sprinter®

Get a finished evergreen look sooner with a compact boxwood known for faster growth and dense branching. Sprinter® Boxwood is an improved, fast-growing selection with lustrous green foliage and a tidy upright-rounded habit. It maintains good winter color and fills in quickly for hedges, foundations, borders, and formal plantings.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
• Mature Height: 2'–4'
• Mature Width: 2'–4'
• Spacing: 3'
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Varies by cultivar

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Bulthouse'
• Common Name: Sprinter® Boxwood
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
• Season of Interest: Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Dense, Upright, and Rounded
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers may attract pollinators

Key Features

• Faster growth than many boxwoods
• Lustrous green winter foliage
• Dense uniform habit
• Compact mature size
• Excellent for hedges

Landscape Uses

• Hedges
• Foundation plantings
• Borders
• Formal gardens
• Containers

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in well-drained soil and avoid locations where water remains after rainfall.
• Provide regular water during the first growing season.
• In hot southern climates, afternoon shade can help reduce foliage burn.
• Prune lightly after the spring growth flush if shaping is needed.
• Maintain airflow around the plant and remove damaged growth promptly.

Companion Plants

• Hydrangea Little Lime®
• Encore® Azalea Autumn Angel®
• Nandina Gulf Stream
• Juniper Blue Pacific
• Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.