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Buxus sempervirens

American Boxwood

Plant photo of: Buxus sempervirens
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany,Connon N.

 

Description

This evergreen shrub produces small, dark green leaves; it has a slow growth pattern growing only 12" per year, reaching heights of 15'-20'. It can be kept at a smaller size with pruning when used as a hedge or topiary. It tolerates full sun to dappled shade and does best in well draining, acidic or alkaline soil that is moist. It becomes drought tolerant when well established.

 

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Topiary, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.