Buxus sempervirens
common box
Common box makes a fabulous topiary specimen or formal hedge for a partially shady site, forming a dense, evergreen screen of...
Slow-growing box for topiary and hedges and the best small, wintergreen structure plant of all - and only a once-a-year June trim!
Plant description
Box is happy growing in a sunny spot but the combination of dry soil and full sun may encourage poor growth and leaf scorching. If you have sandy soil, it is best to keep it in a partially shady spot in the garden. For maximum results plant hedging plants at 30cm (12in) intervals.
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Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Buxus sempervirens:
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