Buxus
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In Store Purchase Only
Please visit our Meadow Grange garden centre store in Blean near Canterbury to purchase this item.
Common Name: Common Box
Box are happy growing in a sunnier spot, but the combination of dry soil and full sun may encourage poor growth and leaf scorching. If you have sandy soil it is best to keep them in a partially shady spot in the garden. The glossy, dark-green leaves provide all year foliage
| Soil: | Well drained soil |
| Aspect: | Full sun/part shade |
| Max Height: | 4m - 8m |
| Extra Info: | If you’re growing the buxus into a hedge, use 5 plants per metre of flower bed length. That’s around 20cm between each plant. |
| Type: | Evergreen |
| Toxicity: | The primary toxin found in Buxus species is a bitter alkaloid called buxine (or buxene). Contact with skin can cause mild irritation, but otherwise it is generally safe to handle. Toxic to animals if ingested. |
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