Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Shrub

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1 gallon, 6"
3 gallon, 8 to 10"
5 gallon, 10 to 12"
7 gallon, 14"
10 gallon, 15 to 17"
15 gallon, 17"
"Jumbo", 10 or 15 gallon

Please Note: Sizing can differ between plant varieties. Please chat with us if you need clarification.

For more information on sizing, please see our guide.

Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Shrub is a striking evergreen boxwood valued for its disease resistance, evergreen foliage, and versatile landscape uses. With a moderate growth habit and low maintenance needs, this shrub brings clean structure and year-round greenery to hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and container gardens. Its naturally spreading form and durability make it ideal for both classic and modern landscapes. 

  • Botanical name: Buxus hybrid ‘HER2009B03’ PP32275
  • Evergreen
  • Grown in the USA

SUNLIGHT:
Full sun to partial shade. 

WATER:
Water deeply weekly while establishing; maintain moist, well-drained soil thereafter. 

LEVEL OF CARE: EASY
This shrub is low maintenance and easy to grow in the landscape.

Note: Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ is bred for improved resistance to boxwood blight and common pests, delivering dependable structure without constant care. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, but afternoon shade in hot climates will help avoid heat stress.

PLANT DESCRIPTION & MATURE SIZE

Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ Shrub, botanically known as Buxus hybrid ‘HER2009B03’ PP32275, is a refined evergreen shrub bred for superior disease resistance and year-round appeal. With its compact, spreading growth habit and vibrant green foliage, this boxwood brings classic structure and texture to borders, hedges, and foundation plantings. Its low-maintenance nature and adaptability make it a go-to choice for both formal and casual landscapes.

GROWTH RATE & MATURE SIZE:

Moderate growth; typically grows about 3 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide at maturity.

WATERING & SUNLIGHT

Water deeply once a week during the first year to establish a strong root system. After establishment, reduce watering to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Plant your Babylon Beauty™ in a spot with full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving 4–6 hours of morning light. In hotter climates, partial shade helps protect foliage from heat stress.

PLANT CARE & PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

PRUNING:
Minimal pruning is needed thanks to its naturally tidy shape. Trim lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain a formal hedge or clean edges. 

FERTILIZING:
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for shrubs. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can lead to weak growth. 

WINTER PROTECTION:
This shrub is cold hardy in its recommended zones and typically requires no extra winter protection, though a layer of mulch can insulate roots in harsher climates.

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:

When planting Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™, space shrubs approximately 3–4 feet apart to allow room for their mature shape, which typically reaches about 3 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide. Start by digging a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, giving the roots plenty of space to spread and establish.

Place the shrub in the hole, backfill with native soil, and water deeply after planting. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature, keeping mulch a few inches away from the stem to prevent excess moisture and potential rot.

USDA GROW ZONE:

Zones 5-9

Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ thrives in temperate climates with cold winters and mild to warm summers. It is hardy in USDA zones 5–9, making it versatile across a broad range of landscapes in the continental U.S. This shrub performs well in both sun and partial shade, though afternoon shade can help prevent heat stress in hotter regions. Its blight resistance adds durability in landscapes where traditional boxwoods may struggle. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ typically grows about 3 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide at maturity, making it ideal for hedges and mass plantings.

This boxwood has a moderate growth rate, adding steady width and height each year under ideal conditions.

Plant in a full-sun to partial-shade location with well-drained soil, such as landscape beds, foundation borders, or container groupings.

Yes, this shrub performs well in containers with good drainage, making it a nice option for patios and entryway plantings.

Yes, it maintains its attractive green foliage year-round in appropriate climates.

No, it has a naturally tidy form and requires minimal pruning; light trimming helps keep neat edges or hedges.

Once established, it tolerates periods of drought and prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil.

Yes, Better Boxwood® Babylon Beauty™ was bred for improved resistance to boxwood blight and other common boxwood issues, making it a more reliable choice than traditional boxwood varieties.

Yes, this evergreen shrub maintains rich green foliage throughout the year. In colder climates, some slight color variation in winter is normal, but foliage remains attractive.

Yes, its dense growth habit, moderate size, and minimal pruning needs make it an excellent option for low hedges, borders, and foundation plantings.

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