Buxus

What are Buxus?

Buxus is a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees in the family Buxaceae, commonly known as boxwood. They are native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America and are widely used in landscaping and gardening for their dense, compact growth and attractive foliage. Boxwoods are often used for hedges, topiaries, and as ornamental plants in gardens and parks. They are also used for making musical instruments, such as recorders and woodwind instruments, due to their dense and uniform grain.

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Key Information:

• Soil
  Plant in any soil
• When To Plant
  All year round except on frozen ground
• Plant Type
  Hardy evergreen
• Feeding
  Multi-Purpose feed
• Compost
  Multi-Purpose & John Innes No3
• Watering
  Water well, especially contain grown plants in summer
• Pruning
  Trim regularly with shears or hedge trimmers to help keep the shape
• Light
  Semi shade to full sun
• Did You Know?
  Spraying Buxus regularly with fungicide or insecticide helps to promote plant health

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Types of Buxus:

1. Buxus sempervirens (common boxwood)
2. Buxus microphylla (Japanese boxwood)
3. Buxus harlandii (Harland boxwood)
4. Buxus sinica var. insularis (Korean boxwood)
5. Buxus colchica (Caucasian boxwood)
6. Buxus balearica (Balearic boxwood)
7. Buxus macowanii (Macowan's boxwood)
8. Buxus hyrcana (Hyrcanian boxwood)
9. Buxus vahlii (Vahl's boxwood)
10. Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (dwarf English boxwood)

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