Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa

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Boxwood Suffruticosa

Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa produces masses of small, dark green leaves. The foliage is held densely on short stems with new growth being a refreshing, light green. Left untrimmed it will eventually grow to 1 m tall and the same wide but is often trimmed to much smaller sizes. Buxus Suffruticosa is commonly trimmed into a small hedge, used for topiary, or maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Hedging, Parks, Paths & Steps, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as	Boxwood Suffruticosa

What are the garden uses for Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa in NZ?

Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It can be clipped into a small hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in formal gardens. It is often used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container. It is a great complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage that makes this Buxus an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa spacing for a hedge

The optimum plant spacing for a Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa hedge is 25 cm between the plants for a 1.5L pot size. You can reduce the spacing to 20 cm between the plants if you want to achieve a dense and narrow hedge faster. If a 5L pot size or larger is purchased, the spacing can be increased to 35 apart as the plants have been manicured to be bushy already. Be sure to use a stringline to get the line straight and start lightly trimming the sides once the plants show active growth.

What size does Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa grow to?

Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide as a general rule. It tends to grow taller in partial shade conditions compared to when grown in full sun. Similarly, the size also depends on the level of trimming and how well the plant is cared for with regards to fertiliser and watering during dry periods.

What is the growth rate of Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa?

The growth rate of Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa is generally considered to be slow relative to other hedging plants but medium when compared to other Buxus varieties. In suitable growing conditions a growth rate of 20-25 cm per year can be expected. However, this growth rate will be influenced by the soil quality, sunlight, moisture levels, and how warm the climate is. Growth will be slower in shade, exposed situations, and on poor soils.

Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa for sale

The Plant Company has the best Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa plants for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Buxus needs and impress you with both our products and service!

Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa care

The most important part of caring for Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The plants can be lightly trimmed any time but this is best undertaken during spring or summer. The final elements are to feed the plants in spring with a general fertiliser and keep an eye on watering so they do not dry out. Also watch for scale insect and mealy bugs and treat with an appropriate agrichemical if necessary.