Buxus, Common Boxwood, American Boxwood 'Variegata'

Buxussempervirens

Genus
Buxus (BUK-sus)
Species
sempervirens (sem-per-VY-renz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Calistoga, California

San Jose, California

Louisville, Kentucky

Cobb Island, Maryland

Dracut, Massachusetts

Ludington, Michigan

Piscataway, New Jersey

Portland, Oregon

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Culleoka, Tennessee

Lexington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Fayetteville, AR | October 2008 | positive

Beautiful slow grower: will stay alive in deep shade, but don't expect any growth. Lightens up dark corners and needs little attention....Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' VARIEGATED ENGLISH BOX EG (z6) (Bon,Fra)
Large shrub or small tree with small green leaves attracti...Read More

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