Buxus sempervirens | common box Shrubs/RHS - RHS Gardening
Grows best in well-drained soil in partial shade; can be scorched by sun and strong winds in dry soils. Susceptible to a number of box problems, see box cultivation. Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Pruning group 8 in summer, renovation …
How to grow box / RHS - RHS Gardening
Common box (Buxus sempervirens) is an evergreen shrub with small, rich green leaves. It is very versatile and grows well in a wide range of situations and soils. Box is native to the UK and has been grown in gardens since Roman times.
Buxus sempervirens - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Grow Buxus sempervirens in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost and trim into shape from mid- to late-summer. Bear in mind that in many parts of the UK, box is prone to two serious problems – …
Two Expert Buxus Growers Explain How To Care For Box …
2024年10月11日 · Most box grown in the UK is B. sempervirens, though other Buxus are sometimes also grown, such as B. microphylla. Where box blight is a serious issue, B. microphylla is said to be somewhat less susceptible to this problem.
How to grow box (Buxus sempervirens) - BBC Gardeners World …
Buxus sempervirens – the common box is native to the British Isles and has small, evergreen leaves and a dense habit. It's a popular choice for hedging and can be clipped into all manner of shapes for topiary. Buxus microphylla ‘Golden Triumph’ – one of the hardier cultivars of this Asian species, with slow growing, smaller leaves ...
BBC - Gardening: Plant Finder - Common box
Genus: Buxus Species: sempervirens Cultivar: 'Suffruticosa' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light Height: 90cm Spread:...
Common Box (Buxus sempervirens) - Woodland Trust
Scientific name: Buxus sempervirens. Family: Buxaceae. Origin: native. Common box is a slow-growing, evergreen tree. Mature trees can grow to a height of 12m. They have a compact habit, with smooth grey bark which fissures with age, and green, downy stems. Look out for: dark green oval leaves which are thick and waxy.
Buxus sempervirens (Common Box) Plants - British Hardwood
Box does well on any well-drained soil, including acid sands and limestone, and is very tolerant of shade. Below are the approximate stages of growth, assuming sited in suitable conditions for this species; The small ovate leaves are dark green and glossy and notched at the tip. They are strongly scented. The bark is rough and greyish in colour.
Box - Buxus Sempervirens - best4hedging
Native to the UK, Box hedge plants are ideal for borders, edging pathways, knot-gardens and topiary. As Buxus sempervirens is also tolerant of drought and poor soils, it is a useful option for banks or slopes where other hedging varieties may struggle.
Box Hedging Plants for Sale, Buxus sempervirens | Ashridge
Soil: All well drained soil types. Use: Formal/Topiary. Single Row: 5/m. Colour: Native Evergreen, glossy, bright green. Best for low-growing hedges and for creating topiary shapes. RHS Plants for Pollinators. Box will grow well in poor, dry soils including chalk, and it thrives in shady conditions; the leaves can be scorched by sun and winds.
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