Common Box, Common Boxwood Buxus sempervirens - Buxus handsworthii

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Botanical Name:

Buxus sempervirens

Family:

Buxaceae

Genus:

Buxus

Species:

sempervirens

Common Name:

Common Box, Common Boxwood

Seeds Per Pound:

28,280

Quantity:

1 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

Germination:

91%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

3-30 feet

Collection Locale:

China

Crop Year:

2022

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

Harvest hemisphere:

Northern

In Stock: 1 lb

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Buxus sempervirens

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Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:

1 packet (~ 30 seeds)

$5.95

10 gram (~ 623 seeds)

$14.50

1 oz (~ 1768 seeds)

$19.95

4 oz (~ 7070 seeds)

$48.86

1 lb (~ 28280 seeds)

$164.50

Characteristics

High PH

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Seeds will usually germinate in 120-180 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Individually filing or nicking the seed coat may be needed.

In a Nutshell:

* Shiny dark green leaves, fragrant (but not everyone likes the fragrance), generally used as a hedge plant, especially in the southern U.S.

* Buxus sempervirens ( Common Box or European Box , also as Boxwood ) is a flowering plant in the genus Buxus , native to western and southern Europe , northwest Africa , and southwest Asia , from southern England south to northern Morocco , and east through the northern Mediterranean region to Turkey . Buxus colchica of western Caucasus and B. hyrcana of northern Iran and eastern Caucasus are commonly treated as synonyms of B. sempervirens . more...

* Although the wood is rather small, it is highly valued on account of its hardness - it is twice as hard as oak (Quercus species). more...

Wiki description:

Buxus sempervirens ( Common Box or European Box ; also as Boxwood ) is a flowering plant in the genus Buxus , native to western and southern Europe , northwest Africa , and southwest Asia , from southern England south to northern Morocco , and east through the northern Mediterranean region to Turkey . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Buxus colchica of western Caucasus and B. hyrcana of northern Iran and eastern Caucasus are commonly treated as synonyms of B. sempervirens . [ 4 ] [ 5 ]

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Buxus sempervirens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a slow rate. It is hardy to zone 5. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen in September. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Bees, flies.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Bonsai Comments:

This evergreen shrub, Buxus microphylla sinica is a good bonsai if trained correctly. With the small leaf this shrub and regular pruning it is an ideal specimen that is easy to take care of and adaptable an excellent choice for your first Bonsai experience.

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Common Box, Common Boxwood Buxus sempervirens - Buxus handsworthii

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Common Box, Common Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

Evergreen Plant

Hedge Plant

Fragrant

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Topiary

Likes Lime In Soil

High PH