Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Buxus sempervirens
Last Review
Features
Evergreen leaves
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; mulch to keep root system cool and moist; does well in alkaline soils; the evergreen foliage needs to be protected from drying winds in winter.
Plant Type
Mature Height
Some cultivars smaller
Minimum Height
Height Value
15.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
20.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
15.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
20.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Width
Some cultivars smaller
Mature Form
Rounded to broad rounded; evergreen.
Native Regions, Text
Southern Europe, Asia and Africa
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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18779
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18780
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18781
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18782
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
326