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Buxus

Boxwood 'Green Velvet' variety

Provenance

Home Depot

Background

Estimated Origin: April 2020
Training Since: April 2024
Acquired: April 10, 2024
Progression: Starter

Tree Details

Exhibition Ready: No

About Boxwood 11

Seasonal Care Guide

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Watering: Minimal watering; soil slightly moist.
Pruning: Structural pruning; remove damaged branches.
Wiring: Safe period to adjust or apply wires.
Pests Disease: Check for overwintering scale insects.
Winter Protection: Protect roots against sudden freezes.
Wound Management: Seal any large cuts made.

Species Overview

Evergreen broadleaf with fine foliage and compact habit; excellent for dense pads and formal styles.

Leaf Persistence: Evergreen

Leaf Form: Broadleaf

Watering: Moderate

Watering Notes: Even moisture preferred; sensitive to drying out.

Watering Season: Spring → Autumn

Fertilization: Balanced

Fertilization Notes: Feed every 2-4 weeks during active growth.

Wiring: Spring or Autumn

Wiring Notes: Very slow to set - leave wire on longer but monitor closely.

Pruning: Structural in early spring, maintenance through summer

Pruning Notes: Responds well to repeated pinching and shearing.

Repotting: Every 2-3 years

Repotting Notes: Repot in early spring; watch for root rot signs.

Propagation: Cuttings or seed

Propagation Notes: Root cuttings possible in spring.

Zone 8b: High fungal risk in persistent wet

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May 22, 2024

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April 10, 2024

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