BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS

Growth

The Common box is a upright and tight growing small shrub. The Common box usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m. Typically, the Common box grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Soil

Standard substrate for potted plants.
Normal soil.

Useful information

This plant or parts of this plant might be poisonous!

Pruning

Common box can be pruned if necessary. From June to July should be the best time for it.

Tasks

- Fertilise: From March to April
- Water: From May to October
- Pruning: From June to July.

Location

Prefers any location with sunny or full shade
This is a frost resistant plant.

Use

As a trimmed hedge, as a bed border, as a container plant, as a topiary

Water

Common box needs to be watered regularly.

Planting time

Container plants can be planted all year round, except during frost or summer heat (over 30°C).