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    • Photo of Buxus balearica flower, foliage by A. Barra

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    Buxus balearica

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 6'-20'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Buxus balearica plant details

    Buxus balearica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus balearica

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: buxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus balearica

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A shrub or small tree native to Morocco and Spain

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Buxus balearica plant

    How to Grow Buxus balearica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Buxus sempervirens 'Graham Blandy'

    aka American Boxwood, Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-15'

    Width: 1'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Graham Blandy' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'

    aka Variegata Common Box, Variegata English Box, Variegated Boxwood, Variegated English Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Buxus sempervirens 'Waterfall'

    aka Waterfall Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9a

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Waterfall' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks'

    aka Curly Locks Boxwood, Curly Locks Chinese Box, Curly Locks Japanese Box, Curly Locks Korean Box, Littleleaf Box

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' foliage by plant lust
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    Buxus harlandii

    aka Harland Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30"-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus harlandii foliage by Karl Gercens III
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