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Sprinter® Boxwood
Sprinter® Boxwood
$44.25
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Buxus microphylla 'Bulthouse'
Choose Sprinter® Boxwood if you want a boxwood hedge or foundation line to fill in faster than tighter dwarf types; the tradeoff is more pruning to keep it crisp and compact.
Buy This If
- You want faster boxwood fill.
- You plan to prune regularly.
- You need tidy evergreen structure.
Skip This If
- You want a loose, natural look.
- You dislike hedge trimming.
- Your site stays soggy.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It gives clean evergreen structure, especially in rows, but it is not a showy focal shrub. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in faster than many boxwoods, but patience is still needed for a finished hedge. |
| Maintenance | B | It responds well to pruning, but it needs regular shaping if you want a tight formal line. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Boxwood is one of the most deer-resistant shrubs we grow; its foliage deters browsing, though no plant is fully immune. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It can work in smaller beds with pruning, but tighter dwarf boxwoods are easier where space is limited. |
| Screening Value | B | It is useful for low privacy and structure, but it is not the plant for tall screening. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Sprinter® Boxwood when the customer wants a boxwood hedge sooner, not when they want a plant they can ignore for years.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Buxus microphylla 'Bulthouse' (Sprinter) |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Sprinter Boxwood |
| Mature Height | 2-4 ft |
| Mature Width | 2-4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-8b |
| Spacing | 2-3 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | No (native to eastern Asia) |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it make a good hedge?
Yes, that is the main reason to choose it.
Does it need pruning?
Yes, plan on trimming if you want a neat hedge.
Is it better than slower boxwoods?
For faster fill, yes; for tiny spaces, usually no.
Why Choose Boxwoods for a Polished Landscape?
- Year-Round Evergreen Structure: Dense foliage maintains its rich green color through every season.
- Perfect for Hedges & Borders: Easily shaped and maintained for clean lines, formal gardens, or foundation plantings.
- Low Maintenance & Hardy: With proper placement, boxwoods require minimal upkeep and offer dependable performance.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-35020
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