fastigiata boxwood live plant

Can boxwood grow indoors?

Boxwoods are evergreen plants that are typically grown as shrubs or topiaries in outdoor gardens. ... You can grow boxwoods in pots indoors as well as outdoors. When growing boxwood indoors, one of the most important aspects is providing sufficient sunlight exposure.

How long do boxwood bushes live?

Yes, I've seen similar declines in older hedges of boxwood needing replacement. 20-30 years seems to be their lifespan.

Can boxwoods be planted?

Large, well-established boxwoods can be transplanted if you can dig out enough of the rootball. ... The best time to transplant is either late winter just before spring growth begins, or a couple of months before the ground freezes in early fall.

Can boxwoods take full sun?

Prune back all dying branches to healthy wood, remove all debris from the center of the plant, and thin out some of the outside growth so that air and light can reach the center. Exposure: Boxwoods thrive in full sun or light shade, but they don't like exposed, very windy sites, particularly in winter.

Can you keep a boxwood small?

Miniature boxwoods generally grow wider than their height. Boxwoods such as Buxus microphylla japonica can be kept to 6 inches tall, although this boxwood grows 4 to 6 feet tall when left unclipped. Use the narrower spacing for a 6-inch-high hedge and the wider spacing for 2-foot-tall hedges.

Can boxwood survive winter in pots?

Absolutely! They're the perfect container plant. Needing hardly any maintenance, growing very slowly, and looking green and healthy all through winter, boxwood shrubs in containers are great for keeping some color around your house during the cold, bleak months.

What is the best boxwood to plant?

The English boxwood is a dwarf variety of the same species, Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'. It has denser growth, is slower growing and takes years to reach 3 or 4 feet in height. It is the perfect choice for a low hedge, 8 to 18 inches tall, that could edge flower beds or pathways.

How can I encourage my boxwood to grow?

Prune variegated boxwood about six weeks before the last frost in your area to encourage vigorous lateral growth. Boxwood grows slowly, but annual trimming keeps it thick. Cut the lead tip of each branch back to a lateral branch or bud facing outward to encourage shrubby growth.

Can you cut boxwood to the ground?

It's Time to Go

If removal is your only option, cutting a boxwood down to the ground likely will kill it. Boxwoods do not respond well to severe pruning. ... But after cutting it to the ground, the shrub could start to grow again from the stump, which will require regular removal of the new sprouts.

Do boxwoods need sun or shade?

They prefer well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline. Mulchwith an inch or so of chopped leaves to help keep soil cool (but don't heap mulch against the stems). Once established, boxwood shrubs are very drought-tolerant. Most cultivars will grow in full sun to a half day of shade.

How often do you water newly planted boxwoods?

As a general rule, one or two deep waterings per week is plenty during the plant's first year, decreasing to once per week during the shrub's second growing season. Thereafter, watering a boxwood is necessary only during periods of hot, dry weather.

Are boxwood roots deep?

Boxwood plants have a shallow root system that can easily dry out. The first step to maintaining a healthy root system is planting at the proper depth. Set plants such that the root ball sits just an 1/8 inch above the soil surface. This will allow plants to settle properly without becoming too deep.

What is the best time to plant boxwoods?

You can plant boxwood in fall, late winter or early spring. Fall often is best for planting to give the roots time to take hold before winter cold sets in. But as long as you avoid planting during the heat of summer or cold of winter, your boxwood should do fine in fall or spring.

Do boxwoods stay green all year?

A. Many varieties of boxwood retain their green color during the winter months; others will turn off-color. ... Some boxwoods that are prized for retaining their green color throughout most winters are 'Wintergreen', 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mountain', and 'Glencoe'.

Is Boxwood poisonous to dogs?

A boxwood is a flowering evergreen tree and is most often used in gardens or yards as shrubs or dividers. ... The Boxwood Tree is from the Buxaceae plant family, and contains alkaloids, which are toxic to dogs. While the entire plant is toxic, the leaves are especially poisonous to dogs and other small animals.

What do you do with boxwoods in the winter?

Boxwoods can be protected with burlap and twine or plastic wildlife netting. A small amount of snow can actually insulate the boxwoods from cold temps. Tying the shrubs together will help ensure that the larger amounts of snow will slide off of the shrub rather than crushing the branches.

How far can I cut back boxwoods?

The common boxwood reaches 8 to 20 feet tall, but is generally 6 to 8 feet tall at maturity. You can safely remove 2 to 3 feet of height at one time on taller specimens when the length doesn't represent more than one-third of its height; if it does, make the cuts over several seasons.

Do boxwoods attract bugs?

Often as congregating bugs accumulate outside homes, they crawl over whatever landscaping plants are present. Since often boxwood is used as a foundation planting near homes, bugs could become associated with the bushes, but the bushes are not attracting the bugs.

Should you cover boxwoods in winter?

Evergreens such as boxwoods may lose moisture from their leaves in winter faster than their roots can replace it from frozen soil. They are especially vulnerable to drying out in freezing temperatures and cold winds. ... It is generally not necessary to protect boxwoods with burlap except in certain circumstances.

How do you revive a dying boxwood shrub?

Prune out any dead or diseased branches with shears, cutting back to just outside a set of leaves. Check the cut to see if the wood is healthy and green, dry or streaked with brown. If the wood is healthy, the shrub will recover. If not, cut back farther until you reach healthy wood or remove the entire branch.

How often should you water Buxus?

Box loves water and can absorb a lot of it when healthy. During dry periods or drought, it can absorb even more. Your box tree will be much happier with one large deluge every week, instead of small sips of water every day.