Buxus sempervirens (any variety) (Box (any variety))

Cultivation

Plant in well-drained soil in partial shade in spring or autumn. Needs moist soil to avoid scorch if planted in sun. Tolerates deep shade. If grown as a hedge, space 30-40cm apart, compact cultivars 10-15cm apart. Mature height depends upon variety.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Architectural, Mediterranean, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Garden edging, Instant, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Bushy, Rounded

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers have a fragrance.

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause stomach upset; contact may irritate the skin.