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Variegated English Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens 'Variegata'

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Overview

The Variegated English Boxwood, Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata', is a striking evergreen shrub featuring creamy-white margins on glossy, dark green leaves. This boxwood variant boasts a dense, rounded growth habit, reaching up to 5 feet in height and spread. It's ideal for formal hedges and topiary, providing year-round interest. Prefers well-drained soil and part to full sun exposure. Hardy and low-maintenance, it's a fantastic choice for elegant landscaping accents.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Variegated English Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Variegata') — is a striking evergreen shrub featuring creamy-white margins on glossy
Variegated English Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Variegata') — This boxwood variant boasts a dense, rounded growth habit, reaching up to 5 feet in height and

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Buxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Variegated English Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Variegata') — is a striking evergreen shrub featuring creamy-white margins on glossy
Variegated English Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Variegata') — This boxwood variant boasts a dense, rounded growth habit, reaching up to 5 feet in height and

Photograph: Yercaud-elango, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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