Boxwood have become, over the years, the trademark plant of Saunders Brothers. Below is a listing of the varieties we are growing at this time. Please note we are constantly testing new varieties and introducing only those that we feel are the ‘Best of the Best’.
Unique, heart shaped leaf is a dark, glossy green. Vase shaped habit. Excellent disease resistance. Deer resistant.
More DetailsBeautiful rounded and compact habit. Foliage is edged with heavy golden variegation. Good resistance to boxwood leafminer and boxwood blight.
Deer resistant. Asexual propagation prohibited.
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‘John Baldwin’ is grown for its true, broad, conical habit. Foliage is fine-textured and leaves are relatively small compared to many boxwood. New foliage has a blue tint which will slowly fade to a blue-green. Use this cultivar as an alternative to ‘Green Mountain’ when a true conical shape with minimal pruning is desired. Also, use it as an excellent substitute for conical Japanese hollies in sun or shade. Deer resistant.
More DetailsLittle Missy is a compact rounded cultivar. It is extremely cold hardy and sun tolerant. It can be used in applications where a smaller plant is desired and it responds well to shearing. Deer resistant.
Asexual propagation prohibited.
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A rounded, medium sized cultivar that is slightly wider than tall. Strong branches lessen breakage in snow. Good resistance to boxwood blight. Deer resistant.
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Excellent foundation plant, slightly more vigorous than some cultivars, yet can be maintained in a formal shape. Responds well to pruning. More cold-hardy than other Buxus microphylla. Great substitute for American boxwood in colder climates.
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Recommended Substitutes: 'Morris Midget', 'Grace Hendrick Phillips', 'Green Pillow'
More DetailsA round-shaped cultivar that is relatively vigorous. New foliage is lime green and transitions into deep, glossy green. Responds very well to annual pruning. Good resistance to boxwood leafminer and boxwood blight. Deer resistant.
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A vigorous, winter-hardy cultivar that is ideal when a large foundation plant is desired. Great for use in medium sized hedges. Very tolerant of pruning or shearing. Fills space quickly.
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Classic, large-growing boxwood has stood the test of time. Extensively planted in Colonial American landscapes. Excellent winter foliage color. Cuttings are often used for holiday decorations.
In ideal environments, plant will grow for 75 to 150 years into a massive shrub.
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An excellent upright cultivar, grown for both its form and its ability to thrive in a variety of site conditions. Excellent choice for narrow hedges. Deer resistant.
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Recommended Substitutes: Golden Dream
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An outstanding upright cultivar. Foliage is rich green with a hint of blue. Excellent choice for narrow hedges, or accenting a door or corner. Deer resistant.
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Recommended Substitutes: 'Little Missy', 'Green Gem', 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mound'
More DetailsRecommended Substitutes: 'Little Missy', 'Justin Brouwers', 'Green Beauty', 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mound', 'Green Gem'
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Recommeded Sustitutes: 'Green Velvet', Chicagloand Green, 'Green Beauty'
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Low spreading habit with lime green foliage in early spring that transitions to olive green in summer. Light annual pruning creates a stronger and denser plant. Excellent disease resistance. Deer resistant.
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Low spreading habit with lime green foliage in early spring that transitions to olive green in summer. Light annual pruning creates a stronger and denser plant. Excellent disease resistance. Deer resistant.
More DetailsRecommended Substitutes: 'Green Velvet', 'Buddy', 'Green Mound', 'Green Gem', 'Little Missy'
More Details'Green Gem' originated from Sheridan Nurseries in Canada. It has a slow growth habit and is considered to be very winter hardy, down to Zone 4. Deer resistant.
More DetailsA cold-hardy hybrid boxwood developed in Canada. Spherical in habit and a great substitute for English Boxwood when ultimate size of 2 to 3 ft is desired. Deer resistant.
More DetailsA cold-hardy hybrid boxwood known for its semi-upright, rounded conical shape. Responds well to pruning. Shown to reach 15 year size rather quickly then slow to nearly stop growing. Deer resistant.
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Cold-hardy hybrid boxwood with a somewhat rounded habit that is slightly wider than tall. Responds well to pruning. Beautiful light-green foliage in spring. Deer resistant.
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