box 'Elegantissima'
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A dense, evergreen shrub to 1.5m tall with narrow, white-margined, dark green leaves to 2cm long and small yellowish flowers in clusters during spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- box 'Elegantissima' (Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima')
- 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
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
box 'Elegantissima' pictures
Distribution of box 'Elegantissima'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of box 'Elegantissima'
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box 'Elegantissima' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · 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 from semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrows best in well-drained soil in partial shade; can be scorched by sun and strong winds in dry soils. Susceptible to a number of box problems, see box cultivation
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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 ssceptible to box tree caterpillar, box sucker, mussel scale and red spider mite
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