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gardendesignmag: With so many sizes, growth rates and habits it can be tough to decide which one …

With so many sizes, growth rates and habits it can be tough to decide which one is best. Here are a few recommendations on how to choose the right boxwood for your garden:
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For topiaries and globes, groundcover, or rock gardens dwarf English boxwoods work well because their dense form and slow growth rate mean less pruning and maintenance. Fast-growers aren’t the best choice for complex topiaries as they may outgrow their shape quickly and need continual upkeep. (Staff picks: Buxus sempervirens North Star (pictured), B. sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ and B. ‘Green Velvet’)
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For hedges and edging that will fill in quickly, use moderate to fast-growing varieties and plant at half the distance recommended. (Staff picks: Buxus microphylla Sprinter, B. microphylla var. japonica ‘Green Beauty’ and B. sinica var. insularis ‘Winter Gem’)
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For spirals and cones use taller, more vigorous boxwoods that have a naturally conical or columnar shape. (Staff picks: Buxus ‘Green Mountain’ and B. Green Tower)
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For colder zones: Korean boxwoods (B. sinicas var. insularis) survive well in lower temperatures, making them the best choice for cold climate gardens. Photo by provenwinners
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