Green Pillar Common Boxwood

Narrow columnar form

Botanical Name- Buxus sempervirens 'Green Pillar'

Pronunciation- BUK-sus sem-per-VY-rens

Foliage- Evergreen

Mature Width- 2 ft

Mature Height- 9 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Requires a well-drained soil with mulch to protect surface roots

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color-

Bloom Time-

Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' (columnar green vs pink leaves)

Fauna Attracted- Pollinated by flies/bees but not a strong wildlife attractant; some shelter value for small insects

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -

Yearly Care Instructions- Shear lightly in late spring or early summer; keep soil evenly moist and mulch to protect roots.

Trimming Instructions- Trim for shape in late spring or summer.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil and add organic matter to reduce compaction.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Boxwood blight, leaf miners