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box 'Rotundifolia'
Buxussempervirens 'Rotundifolia'
Genus
Buxus
Family
Buxaceae
Common Names
small-leaved box 'Rotundifolia'
About this plant
A dense, multistemmed, evergreen tree or shrub to around 200cm with a dense, oval habit, neat, ovate bright green foliage turning to darker green in winter, and smooth grey bark. More vigorous then your standard box, its fine-textured foliage makes it an ideal option for shaping into 'umbrella' trees for areas in a garden where privacy is required
Growing Information
Height
1-1.5 Metres
Spread
1-1.5 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow 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
Pruning
Pruning group 8 in summer, renovation pruning can be carried out in late spring. Use mulch and a general fertiliser after hard pruning