Buxus sempervirens
common box
£18.99 £13.99
3 Litre Pot
Sculpt and shape this shrub to great effect, since its growth is compact and heavily branched. This beautiful shrub has been used for centuries as an excellent topiary subject; its leaves are small and rounded, with a lustrous charm. New growth appears in spring, soft to the touch with a lighter green shade. Flowers are inconspicuous.
Imagery for illustration purposes only.
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Key Information
CategoryShrubsSunlightFull to partial shadeSoilChalk, clay, loam or sandType of gardenLow Maintenance GardensDrought TolerantYesToxic to Humans and AnimalsYesFlowering colourYellowTime to full size20-50 yearsEventual plant size4-8m4-8mPlant calendarJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantingFlowering -
Genus
Buxus include compact trees and evergreen shrubs, which feature deep green foliage and petite light yellow flowers.
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Care Notes
On arrival, unpack your new garden additions, and, if needed, give a light watering. Your plants are containerised and established, so you can get planting, as long as the ground is not waterlogged or frozen (in these situations, keep your plants in a sheltered position while you wait). For the first year, keep an eye on moisture availability, while roots settle into their new home.
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Excellence
We’ve been growing plants in the heart of the Shropshire countryside for nearly 70 years. As passionate horticulturalists and expert growers, we care about plant health and the environmental impact of what we grow and sell.