Buxus sempervirens Box (Buxaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Buxus sempervirens
Box
Evergreen shrub
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The Buxus sempervirens plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Buxaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Box.

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Latin Name:  Buxus sempervirens
Common Name:  Box
Family:  Buxaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous, especially the leaves and bark[200].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Beechwood and scrub, usually on chalk and limestone[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in almost any soil that is well-drained[11, 200], preferring light shade and chalky soils[9, 11, 28, 31]. Succeeds in dry shade[188]. Tolerates a pH range from 5.5 to 7.4[200]. A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to at least -23°c, though it prefers milder winters[238]. A very polymorphic species, it is a very ornamental but slow growing plant[11] and there are many named varieties developed for their ornamental value[182]. This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[88, 200]. A good bee plant[108]. Plants are very tolerant of being trimmed, they can be cut right back to the base if required and will usually resprout freely[11, 29]. The foliage is pungently scented, especially when wet[245].

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