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Buxus sempervirens-Common Boxwood-Versatile evergreen shrub 2 Gallon

Buxus sempervirens-Common Boxwood-Versatile evergreen shrub 2 Gallon

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Buxus sempervirens - Plant Catalog

Buxus sempervirens

Description

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as Common Boxwood, is a versatile evergreen shrub that is widely used in formal gardens and landscapes. It is known for its dense, lush foliage and ability to be shaped into hedges or topiaries. Its small, glossy leaves make it an attractive choice for year-round greenery.

Suggested Uses

Commonly used for hedging, topiary, and as a foundation plant. It is ideal for creating formal garden designs and can also be used in containers for patios and balconies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens
  • Common Name Common Name: Common Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 3-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to medium
  • 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, Azaleas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 2-3 feet apart
  • 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 spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Watch for signs of boxwood blight and treat promptly
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