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Buxus sempervirens - Common box  |
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| Small glossy, dark green leaves. Inconspicuous small yellow-green flowers in spring. Distinctive smell. | ||||
Plant type |
Hedge |
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Form/shape |
Evergreen bushy shrub or small tree with dense leaf cover. |
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Growing conditions |
Sun or partial shade. Well-drained, fertile soil. |
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Height |
0.2 x 0.15m at planting; 0.3 x 0.2m after 5 years. Ultimate size determined by clipping, but can make a hedge 1.2m or more. |
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Hardiness |
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