Boxwood have been
part
of the family tradition at Saunders Brothers for over 60
years. What started as one boy's 4-H project evolved into
the foundation of our wholesale nursery. Today we supply
hundreds of garden centers and landscapers with a large
selection of both container and field -grown cultivars. As
coordinators of the National Boxwood Trails, we look at how
boxwood are performing at trial sites around the eastern
United States in order to predict which new cultivars will
be considered "the best of the bests."
Why Boxwood?
Modern-day gardeners are rediscovering
boxwood, a staple of formal gardens for
centuries. There are many qualities that make boxwood so fitting in
today's landscapes. Their slow to moderate growth
rates, which means they fit into small area and require very
little pruning. They are nearly deer-resistant and thrive in
shady locations. A wide range of shapes and sizes means that
gardeners can find one to fit almost every need, from
upright accents to dwarf edging. When combined with other
herbaceous and woody plants, boxwood instantly add timeless
elegance to any garden.
Saunders Brothers 2009 Boxwood Guide
'We have prepared the Boxwood Guide so
that you can quickly
find the most appropriate boxwood for your particular design
needs and site conditions.'
