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Boxwood

Boxwood is listed botanically as Buxus sempervirens. It may also be listed as Common Box, european box, french boxwood, persian boxwood. Boxwood is a dense evergreen shrub used for hedges, edging, and topiary. It tolerates pruning well but grows best with good airflow, well-drained soil, and protection from extremes such as reflected heat, winter wind, or chronically wet roots. PlotPal's canonical care record lists partial shade and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Buxus and in the family Buxaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as tree, shrub. PlotPal currently carries Boxwood as an outdoor growing and shrub reference. Growing note: Plant so the root flare stays at or just above soil level and mulch lightly without piling material against stems. Water during establishment, then deeply during prolonged dry periods. Prune selectively rather than shearing constantly if you want better airflow through the plant. Propagation or sowing note: Usually planted as nursery shrubs or propagated from cuttings Plant-health prevention note: Avoid overhead irrigation, sanitize pruning tools between plants, provide airflow, and do not move suspicious plant debris between gardens. Pest-prevention note: Inspect new foliage for leafminer and psyllid symptoms and remove heavily affected material where practical; maintain plant vigor without overfertilizing. Common pests in the reference include Boxwood leafminer, Boxwood psyllid, Spider mites. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Boxwood blight, Volutella blight, Phytophthora root rot. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.