Common Box,Boxwood. Bushy, rounded shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves, which are notched at the tips. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 5m. Partial Shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Buxus sempervirens
Bushy, rounded shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves, which are notched at the tips.
Additional information
| Generic | Buxus |
|---|---|
| Species | sempervirens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Box, Boxwood |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Most types |
| Aspect | Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Spread | 5m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Hedging, Topiary |
| Toxicity | |
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