Buxus sempervirens
English or Common Boxwood
Description
This evergreen shrub produces small, dark green leaves; it has a slow growth pattern that reaches heights of 15'-20'. It can be kept at a smaller size with pruning when used as a hedge or specimen.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal
Accenting Features
Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Topiary, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.