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Boxwood 4

Unknown Variety, yardadori

Provenance

Landscaping, urban yamadori

Background

Estimated Origin: April 1998
Training Since: May 2023
Acquired: June 15, 2016
Progression: Pre-Yamadori

Tree Details

Exhibition Ready: No

About Boxwood 4

Care Log

July 14, 2025

Observation
April 5, 2024

Observation

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

Placement & Seasonal Notes

Placement: Full sun to partial shade
Placement Notes: Partial shade helps prevent leaf scorch in summer.
Winter Notes: Hardy; protect from drying winds in winter.
Summer Notes: Monitor for leaf scorch; maintain humidity.