Buxus sp.
Boxwood

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Green (Greenish or yellowish small flowers borne in the leaf axils; not ornamentally important)
 Foliage:
Green (Lustrous evergreen leaves that can sometimes develop a brownish cast in the winter)
 Fruit:
Black (Small capsules; not ornamentally important)
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Shallow roots prefer moistness and coolness
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are small (up to 1"), simple, opposite, and glossy with entire margins.
 Special Characteristics:
  • Border 372
  • Foundation 184
  • Groupings 190
  • Hedge 235
  • Mass Plantings 275
  • Rock Garden 50
  • Topiary 38
  • Notable Texture 278
  • Slow Growth Rate 269

    • Additional Information

    Boxwoods do best when planted away from strong winter sun and wind and prefers moderate shade. Winter desiccation injury (browning) in full sun is a real concern, but this plant often recovers in spring with new growth. The Boxwood's shallow roots prefer moistness and coolness.

    49 Buxus sp. found

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