Moderate to grow

boxwood

Buxus sempervirens 'Pullman'

Overview

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Pullman') is one of the most amazing evergreen shrubs around. It's an ideal choice for hedges, topiaries, parterres, and more. Its bright green foliage looks great all year-round, and with a moderate growth rate, it will easily fit in any garden. It's a tough and hardy plant, and grows in almost any climatic condition. It's also extremely resistant to disease and insect damage, and rarely needs pruning or trimming. Boxwood is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that's easy to care for, and its shiny leaves will give your garden a touch of elegance and shine throughout the year.

Care Guide

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Watering

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Pullman') requires moderate watering. It prefers regularly moist, well-drained soil, but it will not tolerate constantly soggy soil. During the summer, this shrub should be watered every 5-7 days, or when the top 3 to 4 inches of soil is dry. Water deeply enough to fully saturate the soil and allow it to dry out slightly between waterings. During winter, reduce watering if the temperatures drop below freezing and make sure to avoid over-watering. It’s also important to provide supplemental irrigation during extended dry spells.

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Light

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Pullman') plants thrive in partial to full sun conditions. When grown in partial sun, these plants need at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. When grown in full sun, this species needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sun, or 8 to 10 hours of filtered sun each day. For the best results, aim to provide boxwood with at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.

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Soil

Alkaline, Well-drained

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 5–8.

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Pruning

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Pullman') should be pruned between late winter and early spring. It is important to prune boxwood once a year if possible. Pruning should remove no more than 1 third of the total growth of the plant, and should be done as the shrub is developing new growth. Pruning should be done lightly and gradually over time, rather than all in 1 go. Make sure to use sharp pruning shears to prevent splitting or tearing the plants branches. This particular boxwood flourishes when pruned regularly, so never feel hesitant to do so.

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Propagation

Greenwood Cuttings, Grafting Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Dieback, Leaf miner insect, Whitefly, psyllids, Disease resistant, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Drought resistant .

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