Buxus BetterBOXWOOD® Renaissance™

Create precise low hedges and formal borders with a slow-growing boxwood that needs minimal pruning. BetterBOXWOOD® Renaissance™ forms a compact mound of dense green foliage. Its slow growth and tight branching maintain a neat, refined appearance in parterre gardens, edging, containers, and small formal spaces.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
• Mature Height: 1'–2'
• Mature Width: 1'–2'
• 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 BetterBOXWOOD® Renaissance™
• Common Name: BetterBOXWOOD® Renaissance™
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color:
• Season of Interest: Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Low-Growing and Compact
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers may attract pollinators

Key Features

• Slow controlled growth
• Dense refined foliage
• Requires less frequent pruning
• Ideal for precise low hedges
• Year-round evergreen color

Landscape Uses

• Low hedges
• Parterre gardens
• Borders
• Containers
• Formal gardens

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 DreamCloud®
• Encore® Azalea Autumn Chiffon®
• Carex Everest
• Dwarf Mondo Grass
• 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.