Evergreen Shrubs

Plants: Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' - box

Posted by 29.05. 2016 10:01:14 (3649 readers)

If you are looking for a nice, evergreen plant that can be either trimmed to a desired shape or quite the contrary – left to its own devices, look no further.

Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' - box

Faulkner is a boxwood variety with small leaves. They are ovate to almost rounded, mid green and very glossy. It grows denser and more compact than the species. It is ideal for shaping. Prune it first in early spring after danger of bad frost (to encourage branching) and later in mid summer (for shaping). It can be used in a mixed border, or as an alone standing specimen (when shaped) or put it in a terracotta pot on your patio. It looks great on a short stem.

Topiaries are usually recommended for planting in locations sheltered from freezing winds. Hardy to about -27°C (USDA zone 5b).

Size/type: low or groundcovering
Usual height: 0.5-1.3m
Usual width: 0.5-1m
Leaves: evergreen broadleaf
Colour of leaves: green
Flowers: insignificant or non-blooming
Location: full to partial sun
Usda zone (lowest): 5b (down to -27°c)
Belongs to categories: evergreen broadleaf

Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' - box

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