The Solution for Boxwood Blight
INTRODUCING…BetterBoxwood® the first collection of scientifically bred blight-resistant boxwood. Brought to you by Plant Development Services, Inc and Everde Growers for U.S. and Canadian retail / landscape markets in 2023.
Four Different Varieties
Each with a unique size and form to fill any boxwood need.
- The result of two decades of revolutionary breeding and plant trialing in Europe.
- Led by the leaders in the fight against boxwood blight, Belgium grower Herplant BVBA, in cooperation with the Flemish Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research.
- Marketed to American and Canadian consumers by the company that transformed the azalea market with Encore® Azalea.
Buxus Hybrid ‘HER2010B04’
Light green with low spreading growth habit if not pruned. Works well as a ground cover or for layering in the landscape.
- Hardy in USDA zones 5–9
- 3’ high x 4–5’ wide
- Beds, Borders, Mass Planting
Buxus Hybrid ‘HER2010B02'
Very similar to Buxus sempervirens but a bit more compact. Dark green leaves; ideal as a hedge or pruning form. Disease resistant.
- Hardy in USDA zones 5–9
- 3–4’ high x 2–3’ wide
- Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Cottage/
Informal, Foundation
Buxus Hybrid ‘HER200B01’
Low-growing; ideal for low hedges. Stays dark green all year. Can be pruned one time per year. Disease resistant.
- Hardy in USDA zones 5–9
- 1–2’ high x 1–2’ wide
- Borders, Low Hedge, Mass Planting
Buxus Hybrid ‘HER2009B03’
Faster growing with medium green leaves. Extremely suitable for balls, in mass and medium hedges.
- Hardy in USDA zones 5–9
- 6–8’ high x 3–4’ wide
- Hedge, Mass Planting
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These new varieties are protected by trademark and plant breeders’ rights and may not be propagated without permission from the breeder.