Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Shrub

Blight-Resistant Evergreen Shrub With Spreading Growth Habit

Transform your yard with the Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Shrub, a hardy plant with evergreen hues in every season. It's an excellent low-growing option that elevates any hedge or landscape.

This shrub is hardy against deer, pests, and diseases, including the all-too-common blight! Plant it in hedges, containers, mass plantings, foundations, and more. With its spreading growth habit, you can easily prune it into any shape!

Also, this shrub has a light green color throughout the year for an evergreen display that enhances any garden. Little care is required to maintain this vibrant plant, and its dense form makes it great for adding a little privacy.

Create a lovely layered landscape with the Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Shrub. Buy yours now!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: To plant the Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball and deep enough for the plant to sit level with or slightly above ground. Mix native soil with rich gardening soil for nutrients. If using clay soil, add pine bark mulch for better drainage. 

Gently separate any bound roots and place the plant in the hole with the top of the root ball level with the soil. Backfill without covering the root ball. This boxwood thrives in well-drained soil and prefers 4-6 hours of morning sunlight. Space plants 3-4 feet apart to allow for natural growth. Protect from strong winter winds. After planting, soak the plant with a hose to hydrate it and settle the soil and mulch.

2. Watering: Add 3 to 4 inches of mulch around your plant to retain moisture, avoiding the root ball to ensure oxygen access. 

3. Fertilizing: In early spring, fertilize the plant with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth. Avoid over-fertilizing, as it can result in excessive, weak growth that makes the plant more vulnerable to diseases.

4. Pruning: Babylon Beauty™ has a low spreading growth, making it ideal for mass plantings. Occasional trimming helps maintain its shape and promotes denser foliage, and it’s best to prune in late winter or early spring before new growth.