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Boxwood-Buxus sempervirens |
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Written by Bonsai King
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Wednesday, 16 December 2009 09:42 |
Local Name:
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Boxwood
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Scientific Name:
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Buxus sempervirens |
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Family:
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Buxaceae
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Habitat
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The Boxwood is native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia.
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Propagation
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The boxwood is best propagated by softwood and hard wood cuttings, air layering
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Comments
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| Boxwood is a very dense small-leaved native evergreen, with dark green glossy, leathery leaves which give off an unusual sweet smell. Small tufty yellow flowers appear from late winter. Slow growing and shade tolerant. Boxwood has traditionally been used for topiary work. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 13:50 |