Better Boxwood? Babylon Beauty? Shrub - Buxus

Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Shrub (Buxus)

The Babylon Beauty™ is a resilient evergreen shrub that brings year-round structure and color to any landscape. This cultivar stands out for its natural resistance to boxwood blight and other common plant diseases, making it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance greenery. You can buy Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Shrub online and enjoy a versatile plant that thrives in hedges, containers, borders, and foundation plantings.

Landscaping Uses

This spreading shrub works beautifully as a living hedge, in mass plantings across garden beds, or as a foundation accent around home entryways. Its compact, dense form creates natural privacy screens while its pliable growth habit makes it easy to shape into formal or informal designs. The soft green foliage complements neighboring perennials and serves as a backdrop for seasonal flowers in mixed borders.

Specifications

Height: 2–3 feet
Width: 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: 4–6 hours of morning sunlight
Water: Regular moisture; well-draining soil preferred
Soil: Well-draining garden soil with organic matter
USDA Zones: 5–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Disease-resistant variety bred to resist boxwood blight and other common pathogens
• Maintains attractive light green color throughout all four seasons
• Tolerates deer browsing and pest damage without decline
• Requires minimal pruning and fertilizing once established

Planting & Care

Dig a planting hole three times wider than the root ball and set the plant at soil level or slightly above. Amend native soil with quality garden soil and add pine bark mulch if your yard has heavy clay. Space plants 3–4 feet apart and water thoroughly after planting. Apply 3–4 inches of mulch around the base while keeping mulch away from the trunk. In early spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer and prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and encourage denser branching.