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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. 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
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

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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

Gardening facts about Buxus sempervirens 'Rosmarinifolia' plant

How to Grow Buxus sempervirens 'Rosmarinifolia'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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