Folio № 4 of 36 · in the garden since 2016
Boxwood
Buxus
Evergreen broadleaf with fine foliage and compact habit; excellent for dense pads and formal styles.
The year, as this species lives it
Thirteen phases. Touch any arc — the wheel remembers what each season asks.
Mid Summer · Jul 1 – Aug 10 · happening now
- Keep consistently moist but not soggy.
- Reduce nitrogen; use lower nitrogen fertilizer.
- Minimal; avoid heavy pruning.
- Monitor wires carefully to prevent scars.
- Monitor closely for pests; treat proactively.
- Protect from intense sun to avoid leaf scorch.
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The care sheet
The constants — what stays true in every season.
Full sun to partial shade
Partial shade helps prevent leaf scorch in summer.
Moderate
Even moisture preferred; sensitive to drying out.
Balanced
Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth.
Structural in early spring, maintenance through summer
Responds well to repeated pinching and shearing.
Spring or Autumn
Very slow to set - leave wire on longer but monitor closely.
Every 2-3 years
Repot in early spring; watch for root rot signs.
Cuttings or seed
Root cuttings possible in spring.
Hardy; protect from drying winds in winter.
Monitor for leaf scorch; maintain humidity.
On the bench · 11
Every Boxwood in the garden, oldest hands first.
