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Common Boxwood-Buxus sempervirens-Perfect for Hedges and Borders 30/36" h 10 Gallon

Common Boxwood-Buxus sempervirens-Perfect for Hedges and Borders 30/36" h 10 Gallon

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Buxus sempervirens - Plant Catalog

Buxus sempervirens

Description

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as Common Boxwood, is a versatile evergreen shrub valued for its dense, lush foliage and ability to be shaped into hedges, topiaries, and borders. It features small, glossy, dark green leaves and is a staple in formal gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for hedges, borders, topiary, and foundation plantings. It can also be used in containers for patios and terraces.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens
  • Common Name Common Name: Common Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 15-20 feet tall and wide, but often kept smaller through pruning
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Inconspicuous; primarily grown for foliage
  • 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 ground
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils with good drainage
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average 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 around the base to protect roots from extreme cold
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests like boxwood leafminer and treat as necessary
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