Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall | 4–6 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Form: Dense, rounded evergreen shrub
• Foliage: Small, dark green leaves
• Lifespan: 50+ years with proper care
Planting & Care Considerations
• Partial shade preferred; protect from winter sun and wind
• Requires excellent drainage—avoid heavy, wet clay soils
• Winter watering is critical during dry periods
• Mulch root zone to reduce temperature extremes
Why Common Boxwood Works on the Front Range
• Classic evergreen form for formal landscapes
• Responds well to pruning and shaping
• Performs best in protected Front Range microclimates
• Long-lived shrub when drainage and winter care are correct
Common Problems
• Winter burn and desiccation
• Root rot in poorly drained soils
• Occasional boxwood leafminer or spider mites
Best Use Scenarios
• Formal foundation plantings
• Hedges and borders
• Protected courtyards and entryways
• Landscapes needing year-round evergreen structure
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Larkspur, CO Location
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9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
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10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749