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Buxus sempervirens-Suffruticosa-Compact evergreen shrub 2 Gallon

Buxus sempervirens-Suffruticosa-Compact evergreen shrub 2 Gallon

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Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

Description

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa', commonly known as the True Dwarf Common Boxwood, is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, lush foliage. It is a popular choice for formal gardens, hedges, and topiary due to its ability to be easily shaped and maintained.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for creating low hedges, borders, and topiary forms. It can also be used in container gardening and as a foundation planting. Its evergreen nature makes it a great choice for year-round interest in the garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'
  • Common Name Common Name: True Dwarf Common Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 1 to 2 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • 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 spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early 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: Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf spot
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