(Boxus Sempervirens)

Boxus sempervirens is a vigorous, evergreen, bushy, up right shrub or tree. It has small rounded to oblong, glossy dark green leaves. Its dense habit makes it Ideal for hedging and screening and it can be closely clipped into different shapes.

Boxus care
WATERING
In pot: Remember that your box is totally reliant on you for all of its needs. You need to water directly into the pot to ensure your plant obtains all the moisture and nutrients it needs to survive.
In the ground: Box that has just been planted will need watering in until the root system is sufficiently established.

FEEDING
In the ground: Box grown in reasonable garden soil should not really require extra feeding. However, in sandy, chalky or thin soils, it is beneficial to incorporate well-rotted organic matter that will help moisture retention in the soil.
In pots: These plants are unable to benefit from the natural recycling process therefore; they must be fed and watered.

CLPPING: The best time to clip is generally quoted as Derby Day (first week of June). The important thing is that the new growth, that starts off soft and light green has turned more leathery before it is clipped. A second trim in October will tidy it up for winter. Box should never be clipped in hot sunlight; otherwise the cut areas may scorch and turn brown. < back