Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) is an evergreen ornamental shrub or small tree with small yellow flowers and shiny dark green leathery oval leaves on the upper surface. It belongs to the Buxaceae family. It is a hardy, slow-growing shrub. Its leaves are small, oval on the upper surface they have a dark green, glossy color and on the lower surface they are light green. The flowers are yellowish, without particular decorative value. Its flowering period lasts four months and starts from January to April.
Location
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soils, without particular problems. Prerequisite for the soil to be well drained. Prefers places with sun or moderate shade.
Watering
It has moderate water requirements, except in the summer months when you can increase its watering. In winter we water about every 10 days. In summer 3 to 4 times a week. In spring and autumn 1 to 2 times a week.
Lubrication
Fertilize your plants regularly using a water-soluble fertilizer for flowering plants or a granular fertilizer. Slow-release granular fertilizer is added to the soil during planting, following the dosing recommendations stated on the package.
Durability
Withstands cold and low temperatures down to -20 ° C. Brown leaves may appear due to low temperatures, but in spring the green, glossy foliage will return. You need to be careful with strong winds. Suitable for planting in areas with heavy air pollution. It withstands coastal areas.
Pruning
It is necessary to remove the dried and diseased shoots in early spring. We apply light shaping pruning to maintain the shape, such as ball, pyramid, rectangle, freeform, and its size.
Enemies and diseases
It is quite a hardy plant and is not easily infected by diseases and insects. In rare cases it is infested by aphids and aphids.
Perimeter 30/35 cm
