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Boxwood - Elegantissima / Size 1
Elegantissima Boxwood / Buxus
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A VERY HARD BOXWOOD VARIETY TO FIND - VERY BEAUTIFUL FOLIAGE PATTERN
*Availability Status: Currently sold out - Available at a later date
*Average Plant Shipping Size: 6"-7" tall
*No Shipments to California, Alaska, or Hawaii
OUR PRICE
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$10.95
PRODUCT CODE
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BOXELE1
PLANT DESCRIPTIONS & FACTS
Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'
Overall Description
A very striking boxwood that is most commonly used as an accent plant. Has rather small leaves that are splashed with cream coloring. Slow to moderate growth - likes full sun to partial shade. Does best in slightly moist, cool soils that drain well - does not like clay soils, as the drainage is inadequate. May be kept at just about any size or shape through trimming / pruning. Makes an excellent accent when planted amongst larger plantings of solid green color, or against any type of darker / solid colored backdrop. Has a slightly more upright, columnar type growth habit than many boxwoods if left untrimmed.
Plant Facts & Specifications
Mature Height:
4 - 6 ft
Mature Width:
3 - 5 ft
Growth rate:
Slow to moderate ( 3"-6" avg per yr )
Hardiness Zones
:
5 - 8 ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below - or check out our
Hardiness Zone Map & Information Page
)
Sun Exposure:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference:
Average. Slightly cool & moist - fertile. Mulching recommended.
Foliage Color & Texture:
Evergreen Broadleaf -
foliage slightly smaller than many typical boxwood varieties - slightly oval shaped. Coloration is a medium bright green with creamy white edging / variegation. Our plants here at our nursery have shown absolutely no color difference at all throughout the winters - keeps a good clear color display with good contrast.
Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts:
Flowers -
Very small, creamy yellow flowers develop in small clusters in April - May, and are actually quite fragrant for the brief time that they are present. Small 1/3 " long seed pods generally follow, and are three horned with each individual "valve", or section containing two seeds.
Diseases / Insects:
Among the more prevalent problems one might be confronted with when growing Boxwood would be: Canker, root rot, boxwood leaf miner, boxwood webworm, nematodes, and boxwood mites. Most all of these pests / problems are much more commonly seen on Buxus sempervirens cultivars - other variations / hybrids seem to show much more resistance to these problems. Root rot ( Phytopthora ) can be a problem in inadequately drained soils, and is usually indicated by a lighter "off color" to the foliage. Annual treatment / inspection is strongly recommended during the early growing season in order to monitor any possible problems, and as a preventative action.
Recommended Spacing:
Approximately 2 feet apart for most typical hedge plantings - widen spacing if distinction from one plant to another is desired.
Deer Resistance Rating:
Lowest Resistance [ 1 - 2 - 3 -
4
- 5 - 6 - 7 -
8
- 9 - 10 ] Highest Resistance
Fertilization / Feeding:
For maximum health & hardiness, we highly recommend
POOPeas
for use with all of evergreen species. However, either water soluble ( Miracle Gro, or equivalent ), or granular fertilizers ( Holly Tone is excellent ) are also good options. Most any granular fertilizers with a 6-12-12, or 10-10-10 ratio are also acceptable. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall - avoid feeding standard chemical fertilizers during hot summer months, and directly after transplanting.
POOPeas
may be used at anytime.
Additional Features & Characteristics:
Container / Patio Gardening:
Elegantissima Boxwood is an excellent choice for container or patio gardening due to its smaller, more compact size and non aggressive root system.
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