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Photo Credits:
W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
National Arboretum - Washington, D.C., Finch Arboretum - Spokane, WA and Strybing Arboretum - San Francisco, CA

 COMMON BOXWOOD
Buxus sempervirens

General Notes

     Utility friendly tree. Responds well to shearing. Needs some protection. Native to Southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.

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• Buxus sempervirens - Buxaceae
• Synonyms:
  Common Names: Common Boxwood, English Boxwook
• Native To: Southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia
• Habit: Compact and Erect or Spreading
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Rounded
• Sunset Zones: 3 - 6 and 15 - 17
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10
• Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moist Soil
• Soil Type: Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Neutral
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 15 - 20 feet
• Canopy Width: 15 - 20 feet
• Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen, Hedged
• Longevity: Less than 50 years
• Leaves: Ovate Glossy Dark Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring.
• Fruit: Capsule, , fruiting in Summer.
• Bark: Light Green or Light Gray, Blocky or Smooth
• Pest & Disease: Resistant to Oak Root Fungus. Susceptible to Psyllid, Scales and Spider Mites, Phytophthora and Root Rot
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Very Dense in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
• Health Hazard: Allergy and Irritant

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SelecTree. "Buxus sempervirens Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 22, 2013.
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