{"id":91971,"date":"2025-09-17T17:07:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/boxwood-buxus-sempervirens-13cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T17:07:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:07:26","slug":"boxwood-buxus-sempervirens-13cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/1-plants\/outdoor-plants-2\/boxwood-buxus-sempervirens-13cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Boxwood &#8211; Buxus sempervirens (13cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Buxus sempervirens<\/em> is an evergreen, slow-growing shrub, widely used in formal gardens for hedges, topiary and edging. It features small, oval, leathery leaves with a glossy dark green colour that remain throughout the year. It can form a compact hedge or be pruned into geometric shapes, making it one of the most traditional plants in classic and historic gardens. Its longevity and resilience make it a standout choice for formal settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific name<\/strong>: <em>Buxus sempervirens<\/em><br \/><strong>Common names<\/strong>: Boxwood, Common Box<br \/><strong>Family<\/strong>: <em>Buxaceae<\/em><br \/><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Mediterranean region and Western Europe<br \/><strong>Climate<\/strong>: Mediterranean, temperate<br \/><strong>Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plant<br \/><strong>Approximate height<\/strong>: 30-40cm<br \/><strong>Pot diameter<\/strong>: 13cm<\/p>\n<p><strong>CUIDADOS<\/strong><br \/><strong>Light<\/strong>: Adapts to both full sun and partial shade. In hot climates, it appreciates some protection from intense midday sun.<br \/><strong>Temperature<\/strong>: Tolerates cold well and is frost-resistant. Thrives best in temperate climates and doesn&#8217;t appreciate excessive, prolonged heat.<br \/><strong>Watering<\/strong>: Should be watered regularly after planting to ensure rooting. Once established, it&#8217;s relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged hot periods. Avoid waterlogging.<br \/><strong>Humidity<\/strong>: Prefers soils with moderate moisture and good drainage. Excessively wet soils encourage fungal diseases.<br \/><strong>Fertilisation<\/strong>: Apply balanced fertiliser in early spring and late summer to stimulate growth and maintain dense, healthy foliage.<br \/><strong>Pruning<\/strong>: Tolerates pruning very well, which should be done in late spring or summer to maintain the desired shape. It&#8217;s the plant of choice for the art of topiary.<br \/><strong>Life cycle<\/strong>: Perennial, very long-lived.<br \/><strong>Substrate type<\/strong>: Prefers fertile, well-drained, slightly calcareous soils, but adapts to different soil types.<br \/><strong>Not Pet Friendly<\/strong>: The leaves and stems contain alkaloids that can be toxic if ingested by pets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: Boxwood is one of the oldest plants in European ornamental gardening, with records of use dating back to classical antiquity. Its wood, very dense and hard, is also valued for fine carpentry and engraving work.<\/p>\n<p>WARNING! Representative photograph &#8211; the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog, and is therefore a reference. The plant supplied will be similar to the photo but, depending on the stage of its growth cycle, it may vary in shape, appearance, or size (e.g. different leaf tone, with or without flower\/fruit, etc.). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buxus sempervirens is an evergreen, slow-growing shrub, widely used in formal gardens for hedges, topiary and edging. It features small, oval, leathery leaves with a glossy dark green colour that remain throughout the year. 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