Dee Runk Boxwood – Elegant Upright Evergreen for Narrow Spaces & Hedges

Enhance your landscape with the refined beauty of Dee Runk Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'), a striking upright evergreen shrub perfect for narrow spaces, hedges, and vertical accents. Its columnar growth habit makes it an excellent choice for creating privacy screens, framing entrances, or adding structure to gardens.

Key Features:

• Upright & Space-Saving – Ideal for narrow garden spaces, entryways, and formal hedging.
• Evergreen & Dense Foliage – Retains rich green color year-round, providing structure and texture.
• Low Maintenance – Requires minimal pruning to maintain its natural shape.
• Heat & Drought Tolerant – Adapts well to different climates with moderate watering.
• Versatile Landscaping Use – Perfect for hedges, screens, foundation plantings, and topiary.

Product Details:

• Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Mature Height: 7–9 feet
• Mature Width: 2–3 feet
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loamy soil; adaptable to various soil types
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Planting Instructions:

• Seed Preparation: Stratify seeds with a cold-moist treatment for 30–60 days before planting.
• Sowing: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 2–3 feet apart for hedging.
• Germination: Keep soil moist; germination may take 3–6 months.
• Transplanting: Once seedlings are well-rooted, move them to their permanent location.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods.
• Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring for optimal health.
• General Care: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

With its graceful, upright form and year-round greenery, Dee Runk Boxwood is the perfect choice for elegant hedging, vertical accents, and structured landscaping.