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Question: Hi - I live in Topsfield Ma, and am looking to replace a dwarf bamboo plant which is very invasive. …
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Question
Hi - I live in Topsfield Ma, and am looking to replace a dwarf bamboo plant which is very invasive. Do you know if the dwarf boxwood is an approved plant for this area? Thanks. Effie
Answer
Dear eypsila, boxwood might certainly be a nice choice, but it is not native to this region. Rather than choose this species, which native insects wouldn't be able to utilize in the same way, perhaps it would be best to have a discussion about the qualities you are seeking in a planting, and then we could find a native species that fits these characteristics. Please feel free to email me at ahaines[at]nativeplanttrust.org and I will try to help.