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Buxus sempervirens
Common Boxwood (English Boxwood)
A good choice for hedging or topiary as it prunes very well. Small, round, green leaves on a more or less rounded form.
- » Insignificant, greenish-yellow-cream flowers are fragrant
- » Medium-sized, glossy, dark green leaves turn a bronzy colour in the fall
- » Upright, pyramidal habit
- » Bloom Time: Early spring
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- Category:Broadleaf Evergreens
- Hardiness Zone:5
- Height:4-5 m
- Spread:4-5 m
- Bloom Color: Green
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Early Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Buxus sempervirens
Notable specimens can be found at The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Garden, Strathroy, Ontario. Approximately 200, named cultivars have been developed and introduced from this species in varying forms. The common name is a reference to the use of the plant's wood to make boxes.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buxus sempervirens
Grows best with cool, moist roots, and mid-afternoon shade. These boxwoods can tolerate full sun to partial shade, dry to drought conditions, and a range of soil types. They can be pruned any time of the year, and can be used for topiary, hedging and stand-alone specimens. Young plants benefit from winter protection (burlap wrap) in an exposed location. Damage or stem breakage may occur in the winter from ice and snow accumulation.