Buxus Sempervirens 'Arborescens' (Box)
| Species | : | Buxus Sempervirens Arborescens |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name(s) | : | Box |
| Growth Rate | : | Slow Growing |
| Mature Size | : | Small (under 10m) |
| Tree Type | : | Evergreen Broad Leaf |
| Tree uses | : | Hedging Trees,Garden,Restricted Spaces |
This large shrub can occasionally be classified as a small tree and is a clonal selection of common box that won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
This large shrub can occasionally be classified as a small tree and is a clonal selection of common box that won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
The small but numerous evergreen leaves make this plant an ideal subject for screening / hedging.
If left unclipped it will eventually reach approximately 7 metres after about 40 years.
For those of you enjoy topiary, this is an ideal candidate.
It thrives on most soils and doesn’t mind both sun and shade.
Mature Height: 5-7m
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