Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'

Also Known As

Boxwood
Variegated Boxwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 1'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima' plant details

Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, mass-planting, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The boxwoods are so under estimated! We need only to stop 'boxing' them to realize their 365 day a year beauty! This cultivar has broad cream edging on green leaves cloaking a 5' shrub that will highlight that partly shaded woodland garden, elegantly! Fairly slow, but worth the wait; has a softly arching growth habit that lends to its graceful appearance. Morning sun to part shade; prefers moist, well drained soil.

By: Secret Garden Growers

The leaves on this boxwood have a creamy white variegation on their edges. The plant is slow growing, reaching 3?-5? after many years. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America.

By: Fantastic Plants

Creamy white variegation, and lots of it. Makes an elegant bright spot, or mass, in any garden. Can be clipped for a more formal look, or left unattended for a tidy but slightly tossed look.

By: Specialty Ornamentals