small-leaved box 'Faulkner'

Grows 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

Pruning group 8 in summer, renovation pruning can be carried out in late spring. Use mulch and a general fertiliser after hard pruning. Ideal for topiary clipping

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Susceptible to box tree caterpillar, box sucker, red spider mite and mussel scale

Susceptible to a leaf spot and box blight