<i>Buxus sempervirens</i> ‘Variegata’ | Variegated English Boxwood
DESCRIPTION
Buxus sempervirens ‘Variegata’, or Variegated English Boxwood, is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves edged in cream. It grows slowly to moderately, forming a compact, rounded or oval shape that is easily pruned for formal hedges and topiaries. Adaptable to various soil types and light conditions, it thrives in full sun and partial shade. With inconspicuous green flowers in spring and three-lobed capsules as fruit, this versatile plant adds year-round visual interest to gardens and is widely used in landscaping for its classic appearance.
DESCRIPTION
Buxus sempervirens ‘Variegata’, or Variegated English Boxwood, is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves edged in cream. It grows slowly to moderately, forming a compact, rounded or oval shape that is easily pruned for formal hedges and topiaries. Adaptable to various soil types and light conditions, it thrives in full sun and partial shade. With inconspicuous green flowers in spring and three-lobed capsules as fruit, this versatile plant adds year-round visual interest to gardens and is widely used in landscaping for its classic appearance.
DESCRIPTION
Buxus sempervirens ‘Variegata’, or Variegated English Boxwood, is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves edged in cream. It grows slowly to moderately, forming a compact, rounded or oval shape that is easily pruned for formal hedges and topiaries. Adaptable to various soil types and light conditions, it thrives in full sun and partial shade. With inconspicuous green flowers in spring and three-lobed capsules as fruit, this versatile plant adds year-round visual interest to gardens and is widely used in landscaping for its classic appearance.
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Family: Buxaceae
Height: 5 to 8 feet
Width: 5 to 8 feet
Foliage Color: Dark green with creamy edges
Flower Color: Inconspicuous pale green
Bloom Time: Spring
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Moderate; easily pruned and shaped
Growing Zone: USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: May offer shelter for small birds and insects