Buxus x 'Alice' is a hybrid boxwood variety known for its compact, rounded growth habit and reliable performance in landscapes. This evergreen shrub features dense, deep green foliage that maintains its color year-round, making it a popular choice for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and topiary designs. Its low-maintenance nature and versatility make it ideal for both formal and informal garden settings. With good resistance to winter burn and adaptability to a range of growing conditions, ‘Alice’ is a durable addition to classic and contemporary landscapes.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate
- Growth rate: Slow
- Mature size (HxW): 3–4 ft x 3–4 ft
- Habit: Compact, rounded
- Bloom/interest: Year-round evergreen foliage; no significant flowering
- Hardiness zone: 5–9
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained soil; tolerates a wide pH range
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate drought tolerance once established
