Proven Winners® Neatball® Boxwood Shrub

A perfect globe of deep green beauty

The Neatball® boxwood is a standout for anyone who values a beautifully maintained outdoor space. Its compact, dense form creates a tidy globe shape that adds an element of charm to any landscape design. What sets this shrub apart is its gorgeous, deep green evergreen foliage, which remains vibrant throughout the winter months, even in harsh weather. Say goodbye to the browning or bronzing that can mar other evergreens—you’ll enjoy a consistently lush look that elevates your yard’s appeal year-round.

Beyond its aesthetic qualities, the Neatball® boxwood serves as a versatile option for both formal and informal gardens. It can be utilized to create low hedges, accent points, or even borders, making it an adaptable addition to any garden style. If you want a plant that combines beauty with reliability and low maintenance, this shrub is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.

About Proven Winners®: Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs offers flowering shrubs, evergreens, and trees that have been tested for eight to ten years to ensure they outperform conventional varieties. That means bigger flowers, more colorful foliage, reblooming, disease resistance, new habits, or anything that makes them more beautiful and easier to grow in your landscape or garden.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Choose a spot with well-draining soil and partial to full sun exposure. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball, place the shrub in the hole, and backfill with soil, ensuring the root collar is level with the surrounding ground. Add a layer of bark mulch to conserve moisture, insulate roots, and suppress weeds. Water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Water the Neatball® boxwood regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, requiring watering only during prolonged dry spells.

3. Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed to maintain its neat shape. Lightly trim any stray branches after new growth in late spring, if necessary. Avoid heavy pruning since it naturally maintains its rounded form.

4. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth. Avoid over-fertilization, as this can lead to weak growth and reduce the plant's natural form.