Buxus
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Family
Buxaceae -
Genus
Buxus can be evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, leathery, opposite leaves and clusters of small, pale yellow flowers followed by pale green to brown fruits -
Details
B. sempervirens is a large, slow-growing evergreen shrub to 5m or more, compact in habit, with small, glossy oval or oblong leaves, and small, yellowish flowers in the leaf axils -
Plant range
SW Eurasia, N Africa -
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained soil in partial shade; can be scorched by sun and strong winds. Susceptible to a number of box problemsPropagation
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttingsSuggested planting locations and garden types
Garden Edging Hedging & Screens Low Maintenance Banks and Slopes Drought Resistant Ground Cover Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants
