Seasonal calendar · Buxus

Boxwood

The year for this species, phase by phase — what to watch and what to do as the season turns.

  • Late Dormancy02-15–03-10
  • Early Spring03-11–04-15
  • Mid Spring04-16–05-10
  • Late Spring05-11–05-31
  • Early Summer06-01–06-30
  • Mid Summer07-01–08-10
  • Late Summer08-11–08-31
  • Early Fall09-01–09-30
  • Mid Fall10-01–10-31
  • Late Fall11-01–11-15
  • Early Winter11-16–12-31
  • Mid Winter01-01–01-31
  • Late Winter02-01–02-14

Filter by concern

Watering

Water deeply; boxwood is sensitive to drought.

Fertilization

Monthly balanced feed.

Pruning

Prune to maintain silhouette.

Wiring

Adjust wires; monitor closely.

Pests Disease

Inspect for spider mites and leaf spot.

Summer Protection

Provide partial shade during hot afternoons.

Display

Optimal period for display.

Paths onward

This speciesBoxwoodBack to the folio — care sheet and year-wheel.The yearThe CalendarAll thirteen phases across every species at once.ReferenceThe Species LibraryA folio for every species the garden knows.
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