Buxus sempervirens 'Rosmarinifolia'

Also Known As

Rosemary-leaved Boxwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5b-8b

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Buxus sempervirens 'Rosmarinifolia' plant details

Buxus sempervirens 'Rosmarinifolia' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus sempervirens 'Rosmarinifolia'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus sempervirens 'Rosmarinifolia'

USDA Zones: 5b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact and fine textured, upright little evergreen shrub, slowly to 3-4' tall, with narrow, rosemary-like leaves of green dusted gray. In spring, unrosemary-like clusters of small but fragrant, creamy white flowers appear at the branch tips. Plants make very good, small scale, garden furniture or a slightly formal hedge in places where rosemary doesn't thrive. Enjoys full sun to medium shade, decent drainage, and summer water. Frost hardy to -12 °F, or so, upper zone 5. This plant is by various names but the above is the choice of the Royal Horticulture Society which we have followed. Buxaceae