small-leaved box
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A slow-growing, dense, rounded to spreading shrub to 75cm high, with opposite, rounded to elliptic dark green leaves to 2cm long, that turn bronze in winter. Small yellow-green flowers are produced in the leaf axils in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- small-leaved box (Buxus microphylla)
- Genus
- Buxus
- Family
- Buxaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of small-leaved box
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of small-leaved box
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small-leaved box care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by grafting in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in any fertile, well-drained soil, preferably in light shade though will tolerate full sun; in dry soils this can lead to dull foliage and scorching. See box cultivation for more detailed advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, box blight and, rarely, honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to box tree caterpillar, box sucker, mussel scale and red spider mite
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