Botanical name
Buxus sempervirens 'Angustifolia'
Other names
Box 'Angustifolia', Narrow-leaved buxus, Narrow-leaved box, Long-leaved box, Buxus angustifolia
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Angustifolia' _ 'Angustifolia' is a bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and insignificant, yellow-green flowers in spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause stomach upset; contact may irritate the skin.
Colour
Flower
Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other) , Box sucker , Mussel scale
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
As an informal hedge, requires little pruning. Hedging plants & topiary can be cut back hard when young to encourage bushy growth. Mature hedges can be trimmed every 4-6 weeks from late spring to early autumn.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Where to grow
Buxus sempervirens 'Angustifolia' (Box 'Angustifolia') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Drought Tolerant, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Hedging/Screens, Instant, Mediterranean, Containers, Architectural, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in partial shade to avoid scorch by sun and strong winds. If using for topiary or hedging, plant young plants just below the nursery soil mark to encourage growth from the base.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered