When selecting shrubs for winter containers it is important to consider cold hardiness. ... Golden Dream boxwood thrives in winter containers in USDA hardiness zones 8 – 9. Golden Dream Boxwood.

Throughout this season we've had multiple customers come into our store with concerns about their boxwood shrubs. Since they are evergreens, boxwood has found a place in almost every landscape in ...

In spring 2023, we saw the results of widespread winter injury on boxwood caused by extremely cold weather that occurred in Greater Columbus on December 23, 2022, when temperatures reached –7 ...

Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are one of the most common shrubs in landscapes throughout Greater Columbus. This deer-resistant, broad-leaved evergreen shrub is typically used in foundation plantings, as a ...

Boxwood, a popular evergreen shrub we’ve been planting for many years, is suddenly in the crosshairs. This reliable landscape mainstay is under attack from winter burn, a well-known insect, a ...

Also, to promote air flow, avoid fully wrapping boxwood in burlap for winter protection. Instead, mulch it with shredded bark no deeper than an inch to discourage splash-up from fallen disease spores.

However, Korean boxwood’s foliage tends to turn yellowish-brown in winter reducing its attractiveness. Plants may reach a height of 5 feet at 25 years if left unpruned, but are typically around ...

What a show these plants have in the winter. ... I do think you need to have some evergreen shrubs and trees to help make a statement. I love boxwoods and they line the paths in my garden.

I am still getting calls regarding plants showing winter injury. So far, those damaged by the cold temperatures include Japanese maples, roses, several deciduous shrubs including spiraea, English ...

Versatile, hardy, and green all year. Is there anything the humble boxwood can't do? Here's how you can incorporate this ...