2074 Beaver Valley Rd Beavercreek OH 45434-6976 United States
9373132156
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6000 Far Hills Avenue Centerville OH 45459 United States
+19374341326
Good option to boxwood. This evergreen naturally grows as a rounded mound. Keeps its leaves all the way to the ground for a lush, dense look. Can be pruned or shaped as desired or left to attain its neat natural shape. Faster growing than boxwood. Offers good deer, pest, disease and winter burn resistance. Strongbox is a female variety and will develop black berries if a compatible male pollinator is planted in the vicinity.
Fauna Attracted- Bees (note: dioecious species need male/female), fruit-eating birds (especially in winter)
Plant Habit- Shrub
Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to remove damaged or straggly branches. Requires consistently moist, acidic soil; mulch annually. Lightly fertilize in spring for healthy foliage.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to encourage dense growth. Light shaping maintains a tidy outline for hedges.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soils, ensure drainage and maintain soil acidity with peat.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Holly leaf miner, scale insects, tar spot
