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Buxus sempervirens Elegantissima

Buxus sempervirens Elegantissima, Boxwood Elegantissima, Buxus Elegantissima, Buxus Elegans

Buxus sempervirens Elegantissima, commonly known as English Boxwood or Box Hedge, is commonly used in English and formal gardens as a low hedge. This evergreen produces masses of small leaves that are variegated yellow and green as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide, It is often trimmed into a hedge about 30-100 cm tall. Buxus sempervirens Elegantissima is commonly trimmed into a small hedge for borders, used for topiary, or maintained in a container. Box hedges are a fantastic feature in high-end gardens across the world.

Buxus 'Elegatissima' dark green and cream foliage.
Buxus 'Elegatissima' shrub with variegated foliage.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.20 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateSlow
Also known asBuxus sempervirens Elegantissima, Boxwood Elegantissima, Buxus Elegantissima, Buxus Elegans

Buxus sempervirens Elegantissima Details

Buxus sempervirens Elegantissima, commonly known as English Boxwood or Box Hedge, is commonly used in English and formal gardens as a low hedge. This evergreen produces masses of small leaves that are variegated yellow and green. These are held densely on short stems. Left untrimmed it will eventually grow to 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide, but is often trimmed into a hedge about 30-100 cm tall. It performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site. Boxwood plants are tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal environments, and most soil types, except the extremes of wet and dry. Buxus sempervirens Elegantissima is commonly trimmed into a small hedge for borders, used for topiary, or maintained in a container. Box hedges are a fantastic feature in high-end gardens across the world. The ideal spacing for this Buxus hedge is 20 cm apart.

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