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Buxus, Common Boxwood, American Boxwood 'Gold Tip'

Buxussempervirens

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Genus

Buxus (BUK-sus)

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Species

sempervirens (sem-per-VY-renz)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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philomel

(Zone 8a) | February 2002 | neutral

Overall effect is of gold mottling

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