This extremely handsome plant has good green foliage that is edged in golden yellow. Growth habit is nice & compact, and foliage is very dense. Color is most pronounced in full sun, but will accept either full sun or partial shade. Botanical Name- Buxus microphylla ‘Peergold’ Pronunciation- BUK-sus my-kroh-FIL-uh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 3 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a well-drained soil with mulch to protect surface roots Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ – bright gold vs copper synergy Fauna Attracted- Pollinated by flies/bees but not a strong wildlife attractant; some shelter value for small insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C29 Yearly Care Instructions- Shear lightly in late spring or early summer; keep soil evenly moist and mulch to protect roots. Trimming Instructions- Trim for shape in late spring or summer. Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil and add organic matter to reduce compaction. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Boxwood blight, leaf miners
