Buxus sempervirens growing shrub or tree of the genus Buxus also known as Boxwood, Buxus sempervirens perennial evergreen used as ornamental hedge fragrant plant, can grow in temperate, subtropics, mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-9.
Leaves color green, can be also variegate with yellow or white in the margin, in obtuse shape.
Buxus sempervirens flowers
Flower fragrant color white-yellowish, small flowers that grow in clusters.
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How to grow Buxus sempervirens growing and care:
Acid soil, moist, more than cool winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn (in warmer climates)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mites, moth, larva
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for desgin
Size of the plant?
1-7 m, 3-21 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower:
Fragrant small flowers in white-yellowish that grow in clusters.
Scientific name:
Buxus sempervirens