| Buxus microphylla var. koreana X Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain'
Overall Description
This
is an more upright form of boxwood with small dark green leaves. It's an
excellent shrub for hedging. Seems to hold good green color much better
than most boxwoods through the winter months. Requires cool, moist soil
conditions.
Plant Facts & Specifications
Mature Height: 5-6 ft
Mature Width: 3 ft.
Growth rate: Moderate ( 6"-8" avg per yr )
Hardiness Zones: 4-9 ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below )
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Average. Slightly cool & moist - fertile. Mulching recommended.
Foliage Color & Texture: Foliage
very
typical of most B. microphylla varieties - small, oval shaped. Good
dark green mature foliage - new foliage / growth is a lighter shade of
green, maturing into the dark green color
Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: 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.
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.
Fertilization / Feeding: Either
water
soluble ( Miracle Gro, or equivalent ), or granular ( Holly Tone
is excellent ). Other granular types with 6-12-12, or 10-10-10 ratio is
acceptable. Best to fertilize in early spring ( 2-4 individual
applications ), and again in mid fall ( 2 or 3 individual applications
) -
avoid feeding during hot summer months, and directly after
transplanting.
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