BetterBoxwood™ Babylon Beauty
Babylon Beauty offers timeless boxwood appeal with improved resistance to common boxwood diseases, making it a smart choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance elegance. Its lush, dark green foliage stays vibrant year-round and maintains a dense, rounded form with minimal pruning.
Perfect for hedging, edging, or container planting, this variety blends classic style with modern resilience. It thrives in various climates and adapts well to shaping for formal designs or natural borders.
- � Dark green evergreen foliage
- �️ Bred for superior disease resistance
- ✂️ Maintains shape with minimal pruning
- � Full sun to partial shade
- � Mature Size: 2–3 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide
- � Ideal for hedges, borders, and containers
Note: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, healthy root system. Avoid overly wet soils.
Growing Zones: 5–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 2–3 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Mature Width: | 2–3 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Buxus microphylla ‘Babylon Beauty’ |
| Growth Rate: | Slow to Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Spring (inconspicuous flowers) |
| Type: | Evergreen Shrub |
FAQ’s
What makes Babylon Beauty different from other boxwoods
It’s part of the BetterBoxwood™ series, bred for improved disease resistance and easier maintenance.
Is it good for small hedges
Yes, its compact size and dense foliage make it ideal for low hedges, edging, and borders.
Does it require a lot of pruning
No, it naturally maintains a rounded shape and only needs light trimming to keep it neat.
How much sunlight does it need
It grows well in full sun to partial shade, with at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.
Is it deer resistant
Yes, boxwoods are generally deer resistant due to their foliage texture and taste.
Can it be grown in containers
Absolutely — it works well in pots for patios, entryways, and formal displays.
| Size |
3 Gallon |
|---|---|
| Set of one |
Set of One, Set of two |
