North Star®North Star is a compact, evergreen Boxwood with dense, globe shaped form and glossy, dark green foliage that maintains its color through winter. Reaching 2 to 2. 5 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well drained soils and is deer resistant. Hardy in zones 5 9, 'North Star' requires little pruning and is ideal for low hedges, borders, or foundation plantings. Size Information: This plant comes in a one gallon pot.