box 'Variegata'
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A slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded habit and dense bright green variegated foliage with yellow margins turning cream to pale yellow during the growing season
Scientific classification
- Species
- box 'Variegata' (Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata')
- Genus
- Buxus
- Family
- Buxaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of box 'Variegata'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of box 'Variegata'
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box 'Variegata' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any fertile, well-drained soil. Prefers light shade, full sun may result in dull or scorched foliage in dry soils. Water regularly while establishing. 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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