Buxus BetterBOXWOOD® Skylight™

Create strong vertical lines with a fast-growing boxwood designed for upright structure, topiary, and formal landscapes. BetterBOXWOOD® Skylight™ develops fine-textured medium green foliage on a narrow upright shrub. Its clean form and faster growth make it especially useful for architectural accents, tall hedges, and shaped evergreen features.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
• Mature Height: 6'–8'
• Mature Width: 3'–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 BetterBOXWOOD® Skylight™
• Common Name: BetterBOXWOOD® Skylight™
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Season of Interest: Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Fast-Growing and Upright
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers may attract pollinators

Key Features

• Strong vertical form
• Fine-textured green foliage
• Fast-growing selection
• Excellent for topiary
• Year-round formal structure

Landscape Uses

• Tall hedges
• Topiary
• Entryways
• Vertical accents
• 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 Limelight®
• Camellia Setsugekka
• Encore® Azalea Autumn Royalty®
• Podocarpus Pringles Dwarf
• 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.