Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens
💧 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
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