American Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus sempervirens. It is a popular evergreen shrub that is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It is highly regarded for its dense foliage, compact growth habit, and versatility in landscaping.
The American Boxwood features small, glossy, dark green leaves that remain on the plant year-round, providing a consistent and attractive backdrop in gardens and landscapes. It has a slow to moderate growth rate and can be pruned and shaped into various forms, including hedges, topiaries, or individual specimens.
This shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil conditions. Regular watering is important, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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15’ - 20’
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Spread:
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10’ - 15’
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Spacing:
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12’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maiden Grass, Spirea, Weigela
IMAGES: Frank Vincentz, Staelen - Haus Caen 10 ies, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) No machine-readable author provided. MPF assumed (based on copyright claims)., Buxus sempervirens foliage 1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Vincent de Groot-http://www.videgro.net, Buxus vdg, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) 3268zauber, Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum mit Blüteknäuel, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
