Buxus sempervirens

Boxwood

The Buxus sempervirens is a rounded shrub or small tree that typically matures in a shrubby form that grows up to 4,5 m high, but it can also grow into a tree that grows up to 9 m. This small oval bush has oval leaves that are smooth-margined and evergreen. The top of the leaves are glossy dark green and are yellow-green below. His flowers are pale green to yellow/creamy white. Flowers appear in April and May.

↕ 150 cm ❄ -30 °C ☀ sun, half shade, shade

Characteristics

Botanical

Genus	Buxus
Species	sempervirens

Blad

Colour (foliage)	green
Autumn colour	green
Evergreen	yes

Groeiwijze

Height	150 cm
Growth rate	slow

Standplaats

Soil type	kalkrijk
Winter hardiness	-30 °C
Location	sun, half shade, shade
Soil moisture	normal

Gebruik

Type (use)

shrub, hedge plant, solitary, terrace plant

Verzorging

Pruning

yes