Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

easy outdoor ✗ Toxic to pets

💧 Watering

Weekly when young, every 2 weeks when established

☀️ Light

Full sun to partial shade

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

0–90°F (-18–32°C)

🪏 Soil

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring with balanced fertilizer

🪴 Repotting

N/A — grown in landscape

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About Boxwood

The classic formal hedge and topiary shrub. Dense, fine textured evergreen foliage that shears beautifully.

Care tips

  • Prune in late spring after new growth hardens
  • Watch for boxwood blight in humid climates
  • Toxic to pets and humans

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