Shadow Sentry Boxwood
Buxus ‘DSNH 1216‘
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b  Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Evergreen ShrubÂ
Height at Maturity:Â 6-8′ you decide how tall with pruning
Width at Maturity:Â 2-3′
Growth Habit / Form:Â Upright, Narrow, Pyramidal
Growth Rate:Â Moderate
Flower Color:Â Cream, inconspicuous
Flower Size:Â Â Tiny
Flowering Period:Â Spring
Flower Type:Â Single
Fragrant Flowers:Â Â Yes
Foliage Color:Â Green
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Berries:Â Â No
Berry Color:Â NA
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening Sun
Water Needs:Â Â Average, Low when established
Soil Type:Â Â Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silty
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Well Drained Moist to Somewhat Dry
Soil pH:Â 5.5 – 7.5
Maintenance / Care:Â Low
Attracts:Â Visual Attention and Interest
Resistances:Â Deer, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect
Description
Perfect for framing entryways, as an exclamation point, or as a narrow hedge in the landscape or home foundation plantings, the Shadow Sentry Boxwood is a distinct variety with an upright habit and naturally narrow pyramidal form. If never pruned or sheared, you can expect a mature height of around 8 feet and width at the base of 2 to 3 feet. However, with an occasional shearing the plant can easily be maintained at 5 to 6 feet in height shaped as a column or narrow pyramid.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 6 to 8 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide depending on pruning, the Shadow Sentry Boxwood is ideal for use to frame entryways or as a vertical accent in the landscape. It is perfect for filling those narrow spaces where height is needed in foundation plantings and as tight, narrow hedge where space is limited. Also very nice as a centerpiece in container gardens, just make sure the pot drains well. A fine addition to formal gardens.
Suggested Spacing:Â 2 feet apart for solid hedges;Â 4 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
The Shadow Sentry Boxwood is exceptionally easy to grow when planted right and in the right spot. It adapts to most soil types, preferring a moist but well drained soil of average fertility. As with so many other plants, a constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic. It prefers mostly sun but will tolerate some shade. In our gardens, we’ve found it to have exceptional drought, heat, disease and pest resistance. Responds well to pruning.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Boxwood shrubs.
How To Plant A Boxwood Shrub
How To Fertilize And Water A Boxwood Shrub
How To Prune A Boxwood Shrub
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I was very pleased with the boxwood that I ordered from Wilson brothers. It arrived promptly and in excellent condition. The plant is very healthy. My experience led me to place another order from them.————————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I purchased 4 of these Shadow Sentry Boxwoods. They arrived quickly and in intelligently-arranged packaging so that the plant would be safe. Very healthy plants that I can already tell are going to be just what I wanted and long-lived. Thank you, Wilson Bros.!————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I wanted to let you know that I received my order that I placed last Friday and I was very pleased. The plants were perfectly packed and very healthy! This is the first time for me to order from your nursery and because of your attention to detail in the packing and healthy plants, I will certainly order in the future.
Thanks again.—————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Thanks again.—————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG



















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