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Common Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens, Buxaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Windbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red Tip PhotiniaPhotinia x fraseri
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Camu CamuMyrciaria dubia
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Pindo PalmButia odorata
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese CamelliaCamellia japonica

Boxwood contains alkaloids that can inhibit acid-loving plants like camellias through soil chemistry changes

Uses

Functions

HedgeWindbreak

Common Questions

What zones does Common Boxwood grow in?

Common Boxwood grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Common Boxwood?

Good companions for Common Boxwood include Red Tip Photinia, Camu Camu, Pindo Palm.

Design guilds with Common Boxwood and see companion relationships visually.

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