More about the plant below:
Common boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
category : shrubs
position : sun, partial shade, shade
height : 0.5-4 m
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, well-drained, sandy loam
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green, white-green, yellow-green
color of flowers : yellow
shape : spherical
period flowering : March-May
seed : -
reproduction:herbaceous cuttings
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : flower beds, balconies, terraces, hedges, borders, cut flowers
pace growth : slow
Boxwood - silhouetteCommon boxwood - developmental featuresBoxwood standPlanting a boxwoodCommon boxwood - careCommon boxwood - applicationAdviceBoxwood - silhouette
Boxwood hedges were known and used by the ancient Romans (for the border of the flowerbed).The popularity of this evergreen plant continues today. Currently, several dozen varieties of boxwood are known.It is worth remembering that all parts of this plant are poisonous.
Boxwood - developmental features
Common boxwood can reach a height of up to 2-3 meters. Among the low-growing varieties, 'Blauer Heinz' is worth noting. Common boxwood is a slow-growing shrub with a dense crown and fine leathery leaves.
Boxwood stand
Boxwood relatively easily adapts to local development conditions. If the substrate is humus, it is also accepted in dry, sandy and rocky soil.It is best suited for a shady or semi-shaded position.However, if boxwood is abundantly watered, it can also grow in sunny places.
Planting boxwood
A dense hedge is obtained from 3-4 bushes planted in the linear meter of the row. The substrate should be fertile and well-drained.For plantings to form the border of the bed, use 8-10 plants per linear meter.
Boxwood - care
Boxwood is pruning very well, which is why it is a popular plant for green figures and formed hedges.In the main growth phase, from April to August, prune the plants every 4 weeksIn March, the bushes are fed with compost or long-acting fertilizer for boxwood.
Boxwood - application
Boxwood is an irreplaceable hedge plant, perfectly tolerates pruning.
Tip
Boxwood is easy to propagate in summer from semi-woody cuttings that can be harvested by cutting a hedge.
