Buxus × 'Skylight' is an upright, evergreen boxwood selected for strong hedge and screen performance. You can let it develop into a tall, architectural shrub or keep it clipped for a crisp, formal look. In maturity it typically reaches about 6-8 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide, giving you height without a bulky footprint, and it keeps green foliage year-round for dependable structure in every season.

Give your plant full sun to part shade for best density. Choose a well-drained site and water deeply during establishment; once settled in, maintain even moisture during extended dry periods. Mulch the root zone to help buffer temperature swings and conserve moisture, and keep mulch pulled back from the stems to reduce stress at the base. This boxwood fits neatly along walks, foundations, and property lines, and it is an excellent choice when you want a living wall of greenery that stays tidy with routine care.

Prune as needed to shape, thicken, or hold a specific size. Light, periodic trimming during the growing season encourages branching and a fuller outline, while selective thinning can improve air movement in dense plantings. For winter performance, place it where it is protected from harsh wind and intense reflected winter sun when possible. It is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9 and responds well to consistent, straightforward maintenance.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 72-96"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Evergreen: Yes

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