There’s many varieties of boxwoods, this is Buxus sempervirens ‘Variegata’:
Zones 5-9
Height/Spread: 5 to 8 feet tall, slow growing
Exposure: Partial to full sun
Color: Green leaves edged with creamy white variegation.
Why it’s awesome: The green variegated foliage adds evergreen color to topiaries, containers, and foundation plantings.
When to plant: Boxwoods can be planted in fall or late winter to early spring.
Deer resistance: Boxwoods are a useful part of a deer-resistant garden. The same alkaloid that makes them toxic also makes them distasteful and can give off a pungent scent, deterring deer.
Boxwood alternatives: If you live in an area that is affected by boxwood blight, Gem Box® and Strongbox® inkberry hollies can be great alternatives. Both are native evergreens that grow similarly in size, shape and texture, and provide better resistance to disease and winter damage. Photo by Vahan Abrahamyan / Shutterstock.
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