BetterBoxwood Skylight is a fast-growing upright evergreen shrubwith fine medium green leaves that is extremely suitable for topiary. Small clusters of green-cream flowers bloom in spring. Preferspart shade and well-drained soils, as it is prone to burning if planted in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Skylight is blight resistant.
Type:
Shrub
Height:
6’ - 8’
Spread:
3’ - 4’
Spacing:
3’
USDA Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Culture:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Season of Interest:
Year-Round
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers
