I want to build a short boxwood hedge

How short can I keep the hedge? Also, some shade and some sun areas.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/26/2015 @ 2:28 am

Severe pruning of Boxwood, or keeping them very low can have mixed results.
My recommendation would be no shorter then 2 feet.
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/trimming-boxwood-bushes.htm ^[2]

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