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4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)


About Common Box
‘Vardar Valley’ boxwood is a woody, broadleaf evergreen, perennial shrub or tree in the Buxaceae (boxwood) family. It is one of the most cold hardy cultivars of boxwood and has distinctive blue-green leaves. This dense, mounding shrub can grow 2 to 3 feet in height and 3 to 6 feet in width. It only puts on an average of 2 inches a year.
Taxonomy
Buxus sempervirens
Buxus
Buxaceae
Buxales
Also known as
Common Boxwood, Common Boxwood, Common box, European box, Boxwood, english box and Buxus Ball

How to care for Common Box
How often to water your Common Box

every 9
Common Box needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Common Boxwood in your home

a window
Common Box love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Box does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Box in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Common Box

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Box after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Anybody knows what kind of leaf that is? I kidda stole it from my workplace 😂 should I prpegate it hahah
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What is my boxwood needing to be healthy ? #CommonBoxwood
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Does anyone know why my outside boxwood is looking this way? It gets at least 4 hours of sunlight. They’ve been planted for 6 years and this year a the first year I’ve had problems out of it #CommonBoxwood
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Is my #CommonBoxwood sun scorched? Not sure if this is from the sun? I have three bushes and they receive Southwest sun. But I’ve had for 3 years and this is the worst they’ve looked. Any advice? Thank you! #CommonBoxwood #HappyPlants
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What am I doing wrong my Boxwood gets plenty of sun light and I water every week why are the leaves still falling off and I do fertilize every three weeks any suggestions thanks #CommonBoxwood
Care Summary for Common Box
Common Box
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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