Buxus sempervirens 'Argenteovariegata'
Variegated common boxwood, Buxus sempirvirens 'Argentea'
Buxus Buxus
'Argenteovariegata' _ 'Argenteovariegata' is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It has small, dark-green, shiny leaves with creamy margins and insignificant flowers in spring. It responds well to frequent clipping, making it a good candidate for topiary.
Buxus sempervirens 'Argenteovariegata' is: Evergreen
Compact, Dense
Ingestion may cause stomach upset. Contact may cause skin irritation.
Pale-yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Cream, Dark-green in All seasons
Red spider mite (box and other) , Box sucker Red spider mite (box and other) , Box sucker
Box blights Box blights
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 'Argenteovariegata' (Variegated common boxwood) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 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 Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Buxus sempervirens 'Argenteovariegata'
Variegated common boxwood, Buxus sempirvirens 'Argentea'
Buxus Buxus
'Argenteovariegata' _ 'Argenteovariegata' is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It has small, dark-green, shiny leaves with creamy margins and insignificant flowers in spring. It responds well to frequent clipping, making it a good candidate for topiary.
Evergreen
Compact, Dense
Ingestion may cause stomach upset. Contact may cause skin irritation.
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Pale-yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Cream, Dark-green in All seasons
Red spider mite (box and other) , Box sucker
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 'Argenteovariegata' (Variegated common boxwood) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 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 Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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