Buxus 'Green Mound' - P13

Description
The Common box 'Green Mound' also has roundish, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Common box 'Green Mound' are dark green, roundish, with entire margins.

Frost hardiness
The Common box 'Green Mound' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common box 'Green Mound' is an upright and densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from June to July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to October - Pruning: In the period from June to July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), border, tub, topiary