Caucasian boxwood
Buxus sempervirens
Caucasian boxwood is a versatile, slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for hedging, topiary, and formal garden design. Plant in partial shade to full sun in well-drained soil and water regularly during the first two years while the plant establishes. Prune in late spring or early summer to maintain shape, and monitor for boxwood blight and box moth caterpillar.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 26, 2018 by Marcos Rivas Campoamor (cc-by-sa)
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