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Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata'

Common Name: Fastigiata English Boxwood

uxus sempervirens ‘Dee Runk’ — commonly known as Dee Runk Boxwood — is a distinctive narrow, columnar evergreen shrub valued for its strong upright form, dense dark-green foliage, and excellent performance in formal and architectural plantings. Its naturally vertical habit makes it a standout alternative to yew or juniper for tight spaces. Key features Width / spread: 2–3 ft (naturally narrow) Height: 8–12 ft (slow-growing but tall with age) Foliage: Dark green, glossy, evergreen Form: Tall, narrow, columnar Life cycle: Evergreen shrub Growing conditions Sun: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade preferred in hot climates) Soil: Well-drained; adaptable but prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred Hardiness: Zone Low: 5b Zone High: 8b Landscape use Vertical accents and sentinels Formal gardens and parterres Narrow hedges and screens Foundation corners and entryways Containers (with winter protection in colder zones) Notes Maintains a strong upright habit with minimal pruning Excellent choice where height is needed without width Responds well to light shearing if shaping is desired Deer resistant Mulch to protect shallow roots and maintain even soil moisture

Plant Type:	Broadleaf Evergreen
Width:	5'
Height:	12'
Fragrant:	No
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zone:	6 - 8
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Butterflies, Bees
Exposure:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time:	Spring
Bark Type:	Smooth
Landscape/Use:	Foundation, Hedge
Shape:	Pyramidal, Narrow Upright
Soil Type	Loamy
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green