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Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'

Family Buxaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
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 loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' (English boxwood) bears pale green and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring. This broadleaf evergreen is rounded in form and has variegated dark cyan and pale yellow foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' (English boxwood) is aromatic. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning broadleaf evergreen which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bonsai, container, edging, hedge, foundation, mass planting, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. During winter Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' lends winter interest to your garden.