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Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'

Family Buxaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The broadleaf evergreen Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima' (boxwood) bears pale green and fragrant blooms during mid-spring to late spring. The foliage is light olive and faded yellow in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Bonsai and hedge.
Special Characteristics Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits. During the winter, Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima' continues to provide interest in your garden.