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boxwood

Buxus sempervirens 'Salicifolia'

Resumen

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Salicifolia') is a versatile and hardy shrub that is great for adding structure and texture to landscapes. It is easy to grow and can be shaped and trimmed into various forms for styles ranging from formal hedges to whimsical topiary. Boxwood has evergreen dark green foliage, making it excellent for providing year-round screen or as pruned low border hedges. These plants are also disease and pest resistant and, when established, are tolerant of drought and increased soil moisture. An amazing feature of Boxwood is that it can be pruned and maintained into virtually any shape and size, making it a great choice for a garden that needs a living work of art.

Guía de cuidado

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Riego

Water boxwood plants deeply when the soil is dry to the touch, about once every 7-10 days in average weather conditions. During periods of extreme heat, water the plants more often, as they will use more water. The soil should feel moist to an inch below the surface after watering. Be careful not to overwater, as this can cause root rot and other diseases. If your plant is in a container, water until you see water come out of the bottom.

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Luz

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Salicifolia') is a type of evergreen shrub that thrives in sunny to partially shady areas. It will do best when given direct sunlight for at least 4-6 hours a day. When growing boxwood in full sun, it should be given a few hours of shade from the hottest midday sun to protect it from sun scorch and leaf burn. In the spring and summer months, boxwood will also need some afternoon shade to protect it from the intense heat. In colder seasons the boxwood will benefit from some morning sun but should be protected from the afternoon sun to prevent leaf burn.

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Suelo

Alkaline, Well-drained

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Temperatura

Hardiness zone 5–8.

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Poda

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Salicifolia') is a beautiful slow-growing shrub that can be used for hedging, forming borders, or as a feature in a garden bed. Pruning is an important part of keeping boxwood looking its best. Generally, boxwood should be pruned twice a year - once in the spring and again in the fall. In the spring (March/April), boxwood should be shaped and thinned as needed. This pruning gives the boxwood a defined shape and allows light and air to penetrate all parts of the bush. Prune out any dead, damaged, or diseased parts of the bush. Look for any weak or crossed limbs and prune them back as needed to the main branch to open up the plant and make it look tidy. In the fall, boxwood should be lightly trimmed to neaten up the shape. It’s best to avoid hard pruning at this time, as it can lead to damage and encourage new growth late in the season. If necessary, prune lightly, removing only the tips of the branches. When pruning, clean and sharpened tools should be used to make sure the boxwood's branches are cut cleanly and evenly. Also, be sure to sterilize the pruning tools between plants to avoid spreading diseases.

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Propagación

Greenwood Cuttings, Grafting Propagation

Enfermedades y plagas

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

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