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Common Boxwood Varieties Learn About Different Types Of Boxwoods

Common Boxwood Varieties Learn About Different Types Of Boxwoods

In this blog post, we've compiled all those common boxwood varieties that are popularly used all over the world for stunning landscape projects.

  1. How many varieties of boxwood are there?
  2. What is the best boxwood to buy?
  3. What is the difference between English boxwood and Japanese boxwood?
  4. What is the most hardy boxwood?
  5. Can you keep a boxwood small?
  6. Which boxwood is best for topiary?
  7. Why are boxwoods so expensive?
  8. Do boxwoods stay green all year?
  9. What can I plant instead of boxwoods?
  10. Do squirrels eat boxwood?
  11. How tall do boxwoods get?
  12. Where do boxwoods grow best?
  13. How do you keep boxwoods healthy?
  14. Do boxwoods need to be covered in winter?
  15. How long does a boxwood live?
  16. How far can I cut back boxwoods?
  17. Can I plant a boxwood in a container?
  18. Do boxwoods attract bugs?
  19. How can I make my boxwood grow faster?
  20. What is the best plant for topiary?
  21. Can boxwoods tolerate shade?

How many varieties of boxwood are there?

While the most familiar forms are what are commonly referred to as "American" (Buxus sempervirens) and "English" (Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') boxwood, there are about 90 species and over 365 different cultivars, including Japanese and Korean varieties.

What is the best boxwood to buy?

What is the difference between English boxwood and Japanese boxwood?

English boxwood, Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa', is a dwarf boxwood and is technically a form of American boxwood. It is a dense variety with more oval leaves. Japanese boxwoods, Buxus microphylla japonica, are very adaptable.

What is the most hardy boxwood?

insularis are considered the hardiest of all boxwood. Buxus semper. virens, common box, is hardy to zone 6 (Krussmann 1984) and has a greater stature than the preceding species. The large, dark green leaves remain evergreen all year.

Can you keep a boxwood small?

Miniature boxwoods generally grow wider than their height. Boxwoods such as Buxus microphylla japonica can be kept to 6 inches tall, although this boxwood grows 4 to 6 feet tall when left unclipped. Use the narrower spacing for a 6-inch-high hedge and the wider spacing for 2-foot-tall hedges.

Which boxwood is best for topiary?

Boxwood Shrubs

sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (3 feet x 3 feet, zones 6 to 8, full sun to partial shade), a dwarf, is best suited for small topiaries.

Why are boxwoods so expensive?

A few shaped boxwoods can provide the base for a statue or fountain. ... Two downsides hurt boxwoods' appeal: They are slow growers, which makes them expensive in nurseries because of the cost of carrying them for several years until they are big enough to sell.

Do boxwoods stay green all year?

A. Many varieties of boxwood retain their green color during the winter months; others will turn off-color. ... Some boxwoods that are prized for retaining their green color throughout most winters are 'Wintergreen', 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mountain', and 'Glencoe'.

What can I plant instead of boxwoods?

Boxwood Alternatives

Do squirrels eat boxwood?

Since squirrels attack the bark on certain woody plants, consider including pest-resistant varieties in your landscape. Maple, cedar, spruce and oak are trees that squirrels tend to leave alone. To keep shrubs intact, plant lilac, boxwood, holly or viburnum.

How tall do boxwoods get?

The common boxwood grows to a height of 15–20' and a spread of 15–20' at maturity.

Where do boxwoods grow best?

Boxwoods are adapted to a wide range of light conditions. They tolerate heavy shade but will grow in full sun if the roots are in a good soil environment. Boxwoods should only be planted in well-drained soils. Never plant them near downspouts or in any area that stays wet.

How do you keep boxwoods healthy?

Provide a two- to three-inch layer of mulch to keep roots cool and conserve soil moisture. Extend the layer of mulch at least one foot beyond the canopy of the plant. In fall and spring, rake away any fallen leaf material to control disease organisms and replenish mulch as needed to maintain good cover.

Do boxwoods need to be covered in winter?

Evergreens such as boxwoods may lose moisture from their leaves in winter faster than their roots can replace it from frozen soil. They are especially vulnerable to drying out in freezing temperatures and cold winds. ... It is generally not necessary to protect boxwoods with burlap except in certain circumstances.

How long does a boxwood live?

Yes, I've seen similar declines in older hedges of boxwood needing replacement. 20-30 years seems to be their lifespan.

How far can I cut back boxwoods?

The common boxwood reaches 8 to 20 feet tall, but is generally 6 to 8 feet tall at maturity. You can safely remove 2 to 3 feet of height at one time on taller specimens when the length doesn't represent more than one-third of its height; if it does, make the cuts over several seasons.

Can I plant a boxwood in a container?

You can grow boxwoods in nearly any container, provided the pots have two features: First, the container must be larger in diameter than the root ball of the boxwood you choose. That is easy to tell by measuring the container your boxwood comes in or setting it down into your decorative pot.

Do boxwoods attract bugs?

Often as congregating bugs accumulate outside homes, they crawl over whatever landscaping plants are present. Since often boxwood is used as a foundation planting near homes, bugs could become associated with the bushes, but the bushes are not attracting the bugs.

How can I make my boxwood grow faster?

I always plant 5-7 stems together, just to achieve an instant “shrub” effect. And plunge the stems directly into the ground. Firm the soil around them. Boxwood will grow in any decent soil, but it will grow faster in earth which has been loosened and amended with leaf mold or compost.

What is the best plant for topiary?

Plants like the holly, laurel, boxwood, and privet possess these attributes and are excellent choices for topiary. The most popular amongst these choices is the boxwood. This is especially true for varieties such as the "Morris Dwarf" which keeps its compact shape even if it isn't trimmed.

Can boxwoods tolerate shade?

The boxwood can be grown as a standalone plant, in groups or as a hedge. Furthermore, the boxwood has been used in containers, topiaries and for bonsai purposes. They can thrive in light shade as well as full sun.

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