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| Buxus sempervirens - Common Box, Boxwood |
| Family |
Buxaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Buxus sempervirens |
| Common Name |
Common Box, Boxwood |
| Size |
Typically maintained at a height of 5 - 10', may reach 15
- 20' (30') |
| Hardiness |
Zone 5 - 6 |
| Culture |
Prefers well-drained, high organic soil; full sun to partial
shade. |
| Ornamental Value |
Dark, evergreen foliage, often pruned into ornamental shapes.
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| Landscape Use |
As a hedge, in massing, for topiaries or formal gardens. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Opposite, simple, dark green, elliptic foliage. |
| Notable Cultivars |
numerous; 'Suffruticosa', 'Vardar Valley', and hybrids |
| Campus Location |
Ag: ; Main: |
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