Landscape Notes: Common American Boxwood, Buxus sempervirens is somewhat formal in nature due to its global habit of growth. It is still a popular foundation plant and is especially appropriate with colonial architecture.
Exposure/Culture: Common American Boxwood, Buxus sempervirens can be grown successfully in full sun or partial shade. Does best in well drained soils with high organic matter content. Common American Boxwood, Buxus sempervirens does not like hot, dry conditions. Prune occasionally to maintain refined, global shape.
Other Notes: Common American Boxwood, Buxus sempervirens can be used as a foundation planting, individual specimen, grouped as accent plants, or grown in container as a topiary. This plant is deer, pest, and disease resistant and has a great resiliency to cold weather. Common American Boxwood, Buxus sempervirens is low maintenance and a great addition to any landscape!
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Genus |
Buxus |
Species |
sempervirens |
Container Size |
3 Gallon |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Mature Height |
10 to 12 Feet |
Mature Spread |
8 to 10 Feet |
Soil |
Well Drained |
Zones |
6-9 |
Mature Form |
Round Globe, Very Dense |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Flower Color |
Not Noticeable |
Fall Color |
Dark Green |
Bloom Period |
Not Applicable |