Buxus x ‘Prostrate3’
| Height and Spread | 24" tall x 4' wide |
|---|---|
| Shape and Growth | Slightly domed but nearly flat-topped |
| Plant Type | Broadleaf evergreen |
| Flower | Change to small yellow flowers with a sweet-smelling fragrance |
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Fruit | Green Capsules |
| Foliage | Dark Green |
| Zone | 4 |
| Light | Partial shade to full shade |
| Soil | Prefers moist, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-8.0 |
| Pruning or Shearing | Light, annual top shearing to keep it as low as desired |
| Landscape Uses | Groundcover or green accent in shade garden |
| Origin/Parentage | Seedling of Green Velvet selected by Michael Yanny of JN Plant Selections, LLC |
| Propagation | Summer or winter cuttings |
| Disease Resistance | No demonstrated tolerance to Boxwood Blight |
| Environmental Benefits | In early spring flowers are attractive to bees |
Stays in juvenile phase longer than most Boxwood resulting in fewer fruit pods and a good, green winter color. Flat-tery™ grows to finished size plants in about the same time as Green Gem or about a year behind Green Velvet.