Common Boxwood

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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.

Companion Plants

Viburnum

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Viburnum

Adaptable and dependable four-season garden interest. Most viburnum offer large flowers that attract butterflies, thick summer foliage, and berries and vibrant fall foliage that attract birds. Nice with fir, rhododendron, crocosmia and variegated periwinkle. Prefers well-drained soil.

Indian Hawthorn

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Indian Hawthorn

Compact evergreen shrub with showy flowers. Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings or as an accent. Drought tolerant once established.

Weigela

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Weigela

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Details

Common name

Common Boxwood

Botanical name

Buxus sempervirens

Zone

USDA 5 - 8

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Bloom time

No Bloom

Light

part sun

Height

6-8' (2-2.5 m)

Habit

rounded

Water

2-3 times per week

Feed

in spring

Maintenance

apply anti-transpirant before freeze