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Discover Better Boxwood®, the first collection of scientifically bred blight-resistant boxwood varieties in the United States, developed through two decades of research and trialing. Whether you need a compact border, a classic hedge, or a boxwood topiary, the four new varieties of Better Boxwood will fit your space.

Compare the 4 Better Boxwood Varieties:

If you want…

a low, spreading hedge or mass planting → choose Babylon Beauty™

a low hedge or foundation planting → choose Heritage™

a compact border or topiary in container → choose Renaissance™

a taller hedge or privacy screen → choose Skylight™

Babylon Beauty™ Heritage™ Renaissance™ Skylight™

Backed by 20+ Years of Research

Vigorous scientific research has delivered strong performers with disease, pest, and deer resistance.

Evergreen Structure

Ideal for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, containers, and privacy screens.

Four Distinct Boxwood Varieties

Choose from compact, classic, spreading, and upright vertical growth habits.

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Better Boxwood in formal garden with low trimmed beds and tall hedges

Better Boxwood for Healthy Gardens

Better Boxwood was developed in response to the growing challenge of boxwood blight, a fungal disease that has spread to more than 25 states. Don't have blight in your area? Good news: 20 years of plant breeding delivered stronger plants for everyone, and you can help prevent the spread of blight to your region.