Buxus sempervirens 'North Star'
Common Box
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Common Box (Buxus sempervirens 'North Star') - Description
Buxus sempervirens 'North Startrade;' is the perfect hedge shrub that is easy to maintain, as it grows into a compact, dense globe. Its small dark, shiny leaves stay bright and robust for all four seasons for full year enjoyment. Now you can grow a hedge that is truly low maintenance and gorgeous to boot!
Common Box (Buxus sempervirens 'North Star') - Blooming
Boxwoods have inconspicuous flowers and are generally grown for their vegetative shoots.
Common Box (Buxus sempervirens 'North Star') - Growth
Evergreen shrubs and trees. Generally, Boxwoods are grown as hedges; however, when not clipped, they have a soft and billowing shape. The Japanese Boxwood (Buxus microphylla japonica) is a slow growing species that is often times grown as potted topiaries. Plants grow best in partial shade. They can withstand sun, only if the soil is kept moist. Boxwoods are very tolerant of clipping, which makes them excellent hedges and topiaries. Grow dwarf boxwoods in a rock garden, or as a groundcover.
Common Box (Buxus sempervirens 'North Star') - Planting
Dig a hole one foot wider and about as deep as the plant's rootball. Do not plant too deep. Roots should be visible at the surface of the soil and the top of the rootball should be even with the surrounding soil. In clay soil, the rootball should be slightly higher.Remove plants from their containers. Place plants in hole. Loosen roots by making four or five slashes, about one-inch deep vertically down the rootball with a knife. Then tease the roots out so they will grow into the surrounding soil. Be careful not to knock too much soil from the rootball.Backfill with a mix of existing soil and 1/2 soil amendment thoroughly mixed. In sandy porous soils, use sphagnum (Canadian) peat moss. In dense clay or poorly drained soils, use soil conditioner (finely ground pine bark).Water thoroughly. Then only water when the soil is dry to the touch about 1 1/2 inches or knuckle deep. Check regularly and only water when necessary.To give your new plant a head start, use a very mild solution of water soluble root-stimulating fertilizer which is high in phosphorous and potassium.
Common Box (Buxus sempervirens 'North Star') - Pest
Spider mites and scale insects can be a problem.
Common Box (Buxus sempervirens 'North Star') - Interesting facts
Boxwoods are easy to grow when they get adapted to their environments. They are native to Europe, Asia, Africa, Madagascar and most of the Americas. The wood is relatively dense, which is why most wooden chess sets are made from the wood of boxwood. The foliage is also very dense, making members of this genus to be especially useful for making hedges and borders. Sap from the plant can aggravate sensitive skin types.
Common Box (Buxus sempervirens 'North Star') - Soil and irrigation
Soil types and drainage vary from species to species. Most require rich soil with good drainage. Dry soil can result in poor foliage color or scorching.
