James H. Schutte
Family
Buxaceae
Botanical Name
BUXUS sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'
Plant Common Name
Common Boxwood, Suffruticose English Boxwood
General Description
Suffruticose English boxwood is a densely compact, broadleaf evergreen shrub. A true dwarf, it has glossy, dark green foliage on top with a light green underside. Grow in sun or part shade and in well drained soils. This shrub tolerates close pruning and is planted in hedges and as low hedging as in knot gardens and other formal garden designs.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 8
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Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m (3)
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Width
2'-4' / 0.6m - 1.2m (4)
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Native To
Hybrid Origin, Southern Europe
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Light Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Container, Edging, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
