Overview
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' is a shrub in the genus Buxus, part of the Buxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 5.0 m tall and 3 m wide. Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedges, topiary and borders. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
About
Buxus sempervirens, the common box, European box, or boxwood, is a species of 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.
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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
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Exposure
- Full sun, Partial shade
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 5.0 m
- Spread
- 3 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Topiary, Borders
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates pruning well; avoid waterlogged conditions
- Pruning
- Regular pruning to maintain shape; best done in late spring or early summer
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell'?
Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates pruning well; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell'?
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' prefers full sun. It suits full sun and partial shade positions.
What soil does Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' need?
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell'?
Regular pruning to maintain shape; best done in late spring or early summer.
How big does Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' grow?
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' reaches a height of 5.0 m and a spread of 3 m.
Is Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' hardy in the UK?
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa Pylewell' 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 'Suffruticosa Pylewell'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
