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Buxus sempervirens

Genus: Buxus - Species: sempervirens - Family: Buxaceae

Phonetic Spelling: BUK-sus sem-per-VEE-renz

Common Names:

  • Boxwood
  • Common Box
  • Common Boxwood
  • European Box

Tags

drought tolerant
shrub
evergreen
hedge
landscape plant sleuths course
cpp
winter interest
deer resistant
slow growing
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
perennial
rabbit resistant
formal garden
fantz
woody
malodorous
topiary

Quick Facts

  • Height: 5 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 5 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Europe to N. Iran, N. Africa

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Perennial
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Buxus sempervirens
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