Is dwarf boxwood a good shrub for borders?

Answer by  carolyn15 (45)

Yes, the dwarf boxwood is a great shrub for borders. Its short stature and thickness create a natural looking fence-like hedge for many various types of landscaping designs. These particular shrubs are very useful and astetically pleasing to the design. They are typically seen in more of the formal landscaping designs.

Answer by  Lepi (314)

Yes. Dwarf boxwood has very tightly compacted leaves and is generally really small, so it's the ideal plant for creating borders around walkways.

Answer by  margiep (422)

A dwarf boxwood is a great shrub for defining specific areas on a garden or landscape. They are easily shaped but take a while to grow to maturity.

Answer by  souldolphindream (835)

This boxwood works really well for using as a border for your yard or flower garden.. It is really easy to work with and looks great all year around.

Answer by  tumsy (467)

Yes it is a good shrub for borders, it will make an interesting border. They stay green all year round and grow very rapidly during late spring.

Answer by  PlantLover (142)

They do make good borders. But keep in mind they are prone to die off in winter if you live in a area that gets really cold.

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

The dwarf boxwood makes a wonderful low hedge. Dwarf boxwoods have a petite leave which can look very formal. There is little or even no fuss with this shrub.