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I saw your report on trimming and shaping shrubs and wondered when was the best time. No, it is not too late to trim your boxwoods. I prune my boxwood hedge twice a year, once in the very early spring and again in late summer. Believe it or not, the hedge thrives from this kind of treatment. Boxwoods are a broad-leafed evergreen â just like hollies, azaleas and rhododendrons.
Boxwoods may be planted at warmer times of the year, but special care must be taken in order for boxwoods to thrive. These plants are highly sensitive to drought, especially when becoming established. Check the soil frequently -- every other day -- for moisture.Dry soil should be watered in order to help the plant become established. Do not plant boxwoods during times of the year when temperatures are expected to reach freezing.Not only is this a difficult time of year to break ground, but the plants may also die from transplant shock.heck the soil frequently -- every other day -- for moisture. Dry soil should be watered in order to help the plant become established. Do not plant boxwoods during times of the year when temperatures are expected to reach freezing.