Buxus sempervirens

Common Boxwood

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Dense evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves, ideal for topiary and hedges. Thrives in temperate climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Boxwood
Family Buxaceae
Genus Buxus
Species Sempervirens
Origin Southern Europe
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors, small green/yellowish panicles in spring outdoors.
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growing season, reduce in winter; avoid waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade; avoid harsh afternoon scorch indoors.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and early summer.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; topiary requires regular trimming.

Pest Control Aphid Boxwood Moth Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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Apr
May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 25
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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