Buxus Golden Dream

Brighten evergreen plantings with green-and-gold foliage that holds its color throughout the year. Golden Dream Boxwood forms a dense globe-shaped shrub with small green leaves edged in irregular golden margins. Its colorful foliage brings contrast to foundations, borders, containers, and mixed evergreen plantings without relying on seasonal blooms.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
• Mature Height: 2'–3'
• Mature Width: 2'–2.5'
• Spacing: 2'
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Varies by cultivar

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Buxus 'Golden Dream'
• Common Name: Golden Dream Boxwood
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
• Season of Interest: Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Dense and Globe-Shaped
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers may attract pollinators

Key Features

• Green foliage with golden margins
• Year-round variegated color
• Compact globe-shaped habit
• Low-maintenance evergreen
• Excellent contrast plant

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Borders
• Accent plantings
• Containers
• Mass plantings

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

• Loropetalum Crimson Fire™
• Nandina Gulf Stream
• Encore® Azalea Autumn Rouge®
• Carex Evergold
• Juniper Blue Pacific

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.