North Star Boxwood (Buxus) Live Evergreen Shrub, Dark Green Foliage, 4.5 in. Quart North Star Boxwood from Proven Winners is an easy-to-maintain compact, dense globe. It is deer-resistant with superior winter color, and makes an excellent low-maintenance hedge. Toleratesfull sun or shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.Grows to be 2-3 feet tall and wide. At time of shipment, this plant will be about 6 months to 1 year old. Provides dark green foliage year round. Tolerates heavy pruning but is not necessary. Quart shrubs are 5-10 inches tall when shipped, depending on the season. Hardiness zones: 5-9. Be sure to check your USDA Hardiness Zone if you want this plant to come back year after year. Hand-picked by experienced shippers and delivered fresh from the greenhouse in a 4.5 in. quart container. Proven Winners guarantees all of its plants are correctly packaged in specially designed boxes, arrive in good condition and are accurately labeled. This boxwood makes a great low hedge or border. Add it to any garden for winter interest. It also makes a good container plant. To introduce the most unique, highest quality plants, Proven Winners are tested for years in gardens across the world. Our plants are unsurpassed in terms of flowering, growth and garden performance.