Boxwoods have long been a garden essential, loved for their year-round structure, versatility, and timeless appeal. But not all boxwoods are created equal, especially when it comes to disease resistance, maintenance, and design potential.
Better Boxwood brings beauty, structure, and year-round style to any garden, but choosing the right one makes all the difference. With a lineup of four blight-resistant, low-maintenance, and sustainably bred varieties, you’ve got options designed for every space and style.
So… which one is best for your landscape?
What Are Your Design Goals?
Before choosing a variety, think about your space and how you want your boxwoods to function:
Low hedge or clean border = Renaissance™
- Ultra-compact: 1–2' tall x 1–2' wide
- Dense and lush with minimal shaping
- Perfect for tidy edging, small garden rooms, or parterres
- Low-maintenance option with no shaping required
- Ideal in containers or layered beds
Low growing + spreading habit = Babylon Beauty™
- 3' tall x 4–5' wide
- Lighter green foliage for contrast
- Works beautifully in mass plantings or around patios
- Natural shape and minimal upkeep, great for relaxed designs
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Low-maintenance option with no shaping required
Traditional boxwood + neat, compact, & easy to shape = Heritage™
- 3–4' tall x 2–3' wide
- Dense, deep green foliage
- Great for low hedges, entryways, and shaping or pruning into clean forms
- Works well in the ground or containers
Height + privacy planting or hedging = Skylight™
- 6–8' tall x 3–4' wide
- Best for tall hedges, boundary plantings, or topiaries
- Provides height without taking over a space
- Best for pruning and shaping
- Fast-growing with mid-green foliage
Every Better Boxwood variety is bred to thrive, resisting blight, retaining rich color, and delivering year-round beauty with minimal effort. Whether you're adding privacy or simply looking for a stylish evergreen anchor, there's a Better Boxwood ready to do the job!
Explore the full collection and make your pick with confidence.
