Overview
Buxus sempervirens clipped bird is a bushy shrubs in the genus Buxus, part of the Buxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Buxus sempervirens clipped bird grows best in full sun, partial shade and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, patio and container plants and hedging and screens.
About
Buxus sempervirens 'Clipped Bird' is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Buxus genus, known for its simple, leathery leaves arranged oppositely. As with other Buxus plants, it produces clusters of small, pale yellow flowers in spring and summer, followed by fruits that change from pale green to brown. This hardy shrub thrives in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and can grow in full sun, partial shade, or full shade. It is suitable for diverse garden settings such as city gardens, wildlife areas, and hedging, and prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
About the genus
Buxus is a genus of about seventy species in the family Buxaceae. Common names include box and boxwood.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Buxus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Buxus sempervirens clipped bird size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Patio and container plants, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Buxus sempervirens clipped bird
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Box tree caterpillar, Box sucker, Mussel scale, Red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, Box blight, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Buxus sempervirens clipped bird?
Buxus sempervirens clipped bird prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Buxus sempervirens clipped bird need?
Buxus sempervirens clipped bird is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Buxus sempervirens clipped bird hardy in the UK?
Buxus sempervirens clipped bird has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Buxus sempervirens clipped bird?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
