Box
Buxus sempervirens · Family Buxaceae
Also known as: boxwood, buxus, common box
- Light
- Bright indirect to full sun
- Watering
- Every 4 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
Patio pots, doorways and balconies; best grown outdoors.
Light
Bright light to full sun. Copes with some shade outdoors.
Watering
Water when the top of the compost is dry. Pots dry out fast in summer.
About the plant
A shrub with small, dense leaves, perfect for topiary and hedges. It grows slowly and tolerates frequent clipping. It is widely used in formal gardens.
Origin
Native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia, in woods and on slopes.
What it likes
- Sun or bright light
- Free-draining soil
- Regular clipping
What it dislikes
- Soggy soil
- Prolonged drought
- Deep shade
Did you know?
Its wood is very dense and has been used to make chess pieces, instruments and engravings.
