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Fastigiate Common Boxwood-Columnar Evergreen-Versatile Garden Shrub 4/5' h B&B

Fastigiate Common Boxwood-Columnar Evergreen-Versatile Garden Shrub 4/5' h B&B

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Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata'

Description

Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata', commonly known as Fastigiate Common Boxwood, is a narrow, columnar evergreen shrub with dense, dark green foliage. It is prized for its upright growth habit and versatility in garden design.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for formal gardens, hedges, and topiary. Its columnar shape makes it perfect for creating vertical interest in small spaces or as a privacy screen.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata'
  • Common Name Common Name: Fastigiate Common Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 10-15 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Inconspicuous
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Roses, Hydrangeas, and other formal garden plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winter winds to prevent leaf burn.
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