Buxus sempervirens
Original price
€12,95
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Original price
€50,00
Original price
€34,50
€12,95
-
€50,00
Current price
€34,50
Buxus sempervirens
Buxus sempervirens is a large, but slow-growing evergreen shrub. The small, glossy oval leaves form a dense mass, with inconspicuous, yellowish flowers in late spring.
Overview
Type
Shrub
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Dense
Maturity
10-20 yrs
Max Height
8m
Max Spread
8m
Hardiness
H6
Toxicity
Not toxic
Suggested Uses
Flowering Season
Foliage Season
Growing Conditions
Grow in any well-drained soil. Tolerates sun or shade. Clip in May and August. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring.
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West, North
Exposure
Sheltered, Exposed
Drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil Types
Loamy, Clay, Sandy, Chalk
Drought Tolerant
No
Flood Tolerant
No
Care & Pests
Pruning
Clip to shape 2-3 times per year during growing season
Propagation
Care Tips
- Clip in May and August
- Feed with balanced fertiliser in spring
- Mulch around base
Common Pests
Diseases