Faulkner Boxwood
Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Western Garden Nursery
2756 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton CA 94566
- Lowe's
3750 Dublin Boulevard Dublin CA 94568
- Alden Lane Nursery
981 Alden Lane Livermore CA 94550
- Armstrong
7360 San Ramon Road Dublin CA 94568
| Botanical Pronunciation | BUK-sus my-kroh-FIL-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | A Latin translation for Buxus is 'box' and the name may have been derived from its use to make small, finely carved boxes known in Greek as pyxos. Buxus is also Latin for flute; it is said that Roman gardener Pliny grew Buxus for making musical instruments. Dating back to 4,000 BC, Egyptians used clipped box hedges in their gardens. In Britain, three burial sites of the Roman era featured coffins lined with sprays of evergreen box. During the reign of Emperor Augustus, villas were planted with boxwood hedging and topiary, and during the reign of Henry V11, it has been written that Tudor gardens featured clipped boxwood knot gardens with thrift or cotton lavender bordering them. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Essential plant material for formal hedges at moderate height. Superior sheared into topiary forms in containers such as Old World classical terra cotta or more streamlined colonial boxes. Ideal foundation plant to cover up crawl spaces and utility meters year around. Well suited to boundary hedges to divide front yards or to edge driveways and sidewalks. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Topiary, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Lilac (Syringa); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Weigela (Weigela); Smoke Tree (Cotinus) |
Thrives in enriched, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!