Overview
Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Buxus, part of the Buxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty' 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 sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar of the Buxus genus, known for its simple, leathery leaves arranged oppositely. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H6 and thrives in well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade. Suitable for various garden settings including city gardens, courtyards, and hedging, it is especially notable for its interest during the winter season. It can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer.
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 sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty' 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 sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty'
- 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 sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty'?
Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty' need?
Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty' 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 sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty' 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 sinica var. insularis 'Winter Beauty'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
