Buxus sempervirens
Common box
Buxus Buxus
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
Compact
Ingestion may cause stomach upset; contact may irritate the skin.
Pale-yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Red spider mite (box and other) , Box sucker , Mussel scale Red spider mite (box and other) , Box sucker , Mussel scale
Box blights , Leaf spot Box blights , Leaf spot
As an informal hedge, box requires little pruning. Be guided by the natural habit of this plant. Keep plants to the desired size by pruning back long shoots. Hedging plants and topiary can be cut back hard when young to encourage bushy growth.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Buxus sempervirens (Common box) will reach a height of 26ft 3in and a spread of 26ft 3in after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Banks and Slopes, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Hedging/Screens, Instant, Mediterranean, Topiary
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Plant alone in pots or in groups.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Buxus sempervirens
Common box
Buxus Buxus
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.
Evergreen
Compact
Ingestion may cause stomach upset; contact may irritate the skin.
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Pale-yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Red spider mite (box and other) , Box sucker , Mussel scale
As an informal hedge, box requires little pruning. Be guided by the natural habit of this plant. Keep plants to the desired size by pruning back long shoots. Hedging plants and topiary can be cut back hard when young to encourage bushy growth.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Buxus sempervirens (Common box) will reach a height of 26ft 3in and a spread of 26ft 3in after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Banks and Slopes, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Hedging/Screens, Instant, Mediterranean, Topiary
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
North Central Coastal - Moderate/Medium
Central Valley - Moderate/Medium
South Coastal - Moderate/Medium
South Inland Valley - Inappropriate
High & Inter. Desert - Moderate/Medium
Low Desert - Moderate/Medium
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Garden retreat St Neots project April 2018
Box Hedge
Box balls & squares - planting day 31.5.17
By front door
Early October (02/10/2010)
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
Plant alone in pots or in groups.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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