{"product_id":"better-boxwood-skylight-shrub","title":"Better Boxwood? Skylight? Shrub - Buxus","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBetter Boxwood® Skylight™ Shrub (Buxus)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd architectural interest to your landscape with the Better Boxwood® Skylight™, a vigorous evergreen shrub prized for its elegant foliage and disease-resistant properties. This plant showcases rich green leaves that brighten to a luminous pale tone when spring arrives, creating a stunning seasonal display. Buy Better Boxwood® Skylight™ online to transform your yard into a polished, structured outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile shrub excels as a formal hedge, boundary screen, or specimen planting in mixed garden beds. Plant it in rows for living privacy fences, incorporate it into topiary designs, or use it as a focal point in foundation plantings. Space plants at least 36 inches apart to allow for mature growth, and combine with complementary perennials and flowering shrubs for layered garden depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: Tall (specific mature height varies by growing conditions)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: Moderate spread\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr\u003eSun: Partial shade to full sun (4–6 hours morning sun ideal; afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Regular in first year; moderate when established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining; tolerates acidic, alkaline, clay, and sandy soils\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: Varies (plant in sheltered locations in colder regions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Stunning seasonal color change from medium green to lighter spring tones\u003cbr\u003e• Highly resistant to blight, pests, and deer damage for a long-lasting investment\u003cbr\u003e• Minimal pruning needed—grows naturally compact and tidy\u003cbr\u003e• Adaptable to diverse soil types and light conditions throughout most yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-draining soil amended with compost, digging a hole twice as wide as the root ball and positioning the plant so the root ball top sits level with the surrounding soil. Water deeply once weekly during the first growing season, and more frequently during heat and drought. Apply 2–3 inches of organic mulch around the base while keeping it away from the stem. Once established, maintain consistent soil moisture without overwatering. Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring, and prune lightly in late winter if you desire a specific shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45814272524474,"sku":"30957","price":116.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/better-boxwood-skylight-shrub.jpg?v=1777509815","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/better-boxwood-skylight-shrub","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}