Buxus sempervirens P8
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Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
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Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as Common Box, Boxwood, or European Box, is a versatile and evergreen shrub known for its dense, small, and glossy green leaves. It's widely used in both formal and informal landscaping and is especially prized for its ability to be pruned into various shapes, including topiaries and hedges.
Why We Like It
- Offers a timeless elegance and structure to gardens.
- Extremely versatile: works well as a low hedge, border, or in topiary forms.
- The dense foliage provides shelter for wildlife.
What to Know
- Thrives in well-drained soil but can tolerate a range of soil types.
- Prefers a position in full sun to partial shade.
- Periodic pruning helps maintain desired shapes and encourages dense growth. However, heavy pruning is best done in late spring to early summer to avoid frost damage.
- Some varieties can be susceptible to box blight, a fungal disease.
Foliage Colour
- Deep green, glossy leaves.
Flowering Months
- Small, yellow-green flowers may appear in spring, but they are not particularly showy.
Eventual Height and Spread
- It can grow up to 5-6 meters tall and spread as wide if left unpruned. However, it's slow-growing and often maintained much smaller through pruning.
Overall, Buxus sempervirens is a classic choice for gardeners looking for a sturdy and adaptable shrub that stands the test of time.
