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Buxus sempervirens

Family Buxaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The broadleaf evergreen Buxus sempervirens (common boxwood) bears pale yellow and fragrant blooms. The showy glossy foliage is dark green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, edging, hedge, foundation, screening, topiary and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.