Common Boxwood
Common name
Common Boxwood
Botanical name
Buxus sempervirens
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
6-8' (2-2.5 m)
Habit
Rounded
Feed
In spring
Water
2-3 times per week
Bloom Time
No Bloom
Maintenance
Apply anti-transpirant before freeze
About
Handsome evergreen shrub is very tolerant of pruning and shaping. Well-suited for topiary, entryways or hedging. Flowers in spring are insignificant but very fragrant. Prune in summer. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and some shade.
