Variegated Boxwood
The aureo variegated boxwood buxus s.
Variegated boxwood. Reaching a mature height of 5 feet and a width of 8 feet this evergreen has quite the range of placement among landscapes. It will naturally develop into an upright shrub 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide but with clipping it can be kept to almost any size you choose. This foliage is dense and will easily conceal anything you don t want to see. Aureo variegated boxwood s prominent characteristic is its leaves. This slow growing shrub shears well. The variegata boxwood is noted for its variegated glossy foliage that are bright green with a white border. Also known as common boxwood american boxwood can grow up to 10 feet in height.
It prefers a moist but well drained soil and will only need supplemental water during prolonged periods of dry weather. Scientifically known as buxus sempervirens american boxwood is a dark green shimmery and an evergreen shrub super easy to maintain and a pest and disease resistant too. Easily pruned into topiary shapes or a formal hedge. According to a survey of 4 000 landscape professionals boxwood buxus is the most popular shrub in america and yet about a decade ago it was nearly impossible to find boxwoods at home. It prefers a filter light as opposed to direct blazing sun. Buxus sempervirens variegata sku 1388 small dark green leaves are bordered by an irregular creamy white variegation perfect for adding interest and color to the year round landscape. It adapts to most soil types and likes full sun or part shade preferring afternoon shade or filtered sun in warmer climates of the south.
The variegated dwarf boxwood is easy to grow when planted right and in the right spot. Some of them can grow up to 20 feet as well. It creates a wonderful color contrast with other green plants and it can be grown as clipped or unclipped specimens. Variegated boxwood is a unique form of the american boxwood that has dramatic variegated foliage. Aureo variegata has small lustrous dark green leaves with a rounded habit. Has rather small leaves that are splashed with cream coloring. Placed strategically around the garden.
The evergreen shrub adds vibrant color to your landscape with only minimal maintenance.