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Beginner
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8m
max. spread |
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8m
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Buxus sempervirens
Other names: Common box
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Genus: Buxus
Species: B. sempervirens - B. sempervirens is a large, but slow-growing evergreen shrub. The small, glossy oval leaves form a dense mass, with inconspicuous, yellowish flowers in late spring.
Buxus sempervirens is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Pale-green in Summer
Habit: Compact
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause stomach upset; contact may irritate the skin.
Companion planting: Plant alone in pots or in groups.
Buxus sempervirens (Common box) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Banks and Slopes, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Hedging/Screens, Instant, Mediterranean, Topiary
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in partial shade. Avoid scorch by sun and strong winds. If using for topiary or hedging, plant young plants just below the nursery soil mark to encourage growth from the base.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Valerie Johnston
What fertilizer should I use and when?
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- Posted: Sun. 23rd January 2011 15:15
- Last reply: Mon. 24th January 2011 19:42
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