box 'Elegans'
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A slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with dense, dark green foliage, edged with white. An ideal variety for bonsai or topiary
Scientific classification
- Species
- box 'Elegans' (Buxus sempervirens 'Elegans')
- Genus
- Buxus
- Family
- Buxaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 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 'Elegans'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of box 'Elegans'
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box 'Elegans' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- 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 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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