Moderate to grow

boxwood

Buxus sempervirens 'Memorial'

Overview

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Memorial') is an amazing evergreen shrub with glossy foliage that provides interesting and attractive texture year-round. The dark green and yellow foliage of 'Memorial' looks especially stunning and turns yellow in autumn. It's easy to care for and thrives in most kinds of soils and climates. It's slow-growing and tolerant of pruning, making it an ideal choice for hedges and low-maintenance topiaries. Its low-maintenance benefits make it an ideal species for beginner gardeners and those wanting to add beauty to their garden with minimal effort. It's also a great choice to add a bit of serene green throughout winter when other plants have shed their foliage. Overall, boxwood is a great choice to add a touch of life to any landscape and to create beautiful shapes.

Care Guide

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Watering

Boxwood, a type of evergreen shrub, will require moderate watering on a regular basis. Depending on the environment, boxwood can require more or less water. As general guidelines, these plants should be watered once or twice a week during the summer to keep the soil around the roots evenly moist. During milder seasons, such as spring and fall, boxwood should be watered every 2-3 weeks. In winter, water your boxwood only if the soil is very dry. To check if a plant needs to be watered, insert your finger into the soil up to the first knuckle; if it is dry, water the plant, otherwise leave it alone. It is best to water Boxwood as early as possible in the day when the temperatures are cooler, and the water will not evaporate as quickly.

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Light

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Memorial') thrives in an area of direct sunlight for at least 6-8 hours a day. If grown in a shady location, it may become sparse, thin, and/or leggy with little to no flowering. Full sun or partial sun is the optimal environment for this species, as long as it has protection from hot afternoon sun; this will help the foliage retain its beautiful, vivid color.

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Soil

Alkaline, Well-drained

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 5–8.

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Pruning

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Memorial') should be pruned yearly in early spring, immediately before new growth begins. Pruning should remove all dead, broken, diseased, or out-of-shape branches. Avoid pruning back to bare wood, as this can reduce the health of the plant. Instead, selectively prune branches to retain the plants' natural shape. Summer pruning may be necessary to keep the shrub in a desired size and shape. As well, light fertilization in spring may be necessary to replenish nutrients used by the plant throughout the growing season.

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Propagation

Greenwood Cuttings, Grafting Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Dieback, Leaf miner insect, Whitefly, psyllids, Disease resistant, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Drought resistant .

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