Buxus micr. 'Faulkner' - P13

Description
The Small-leaved box 'Faulkner' (Buxus microphylla) is an upright, dense, rounded shrub that produces yellow-green flowers. The Small-leaved box 'Faulkner' also has shiny, leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and is approx. 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Buxus sempervirens 'Faulkner'.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Small-leaved box 'Faulkner' are dark green, ovate, shiny, leathery and opposite. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Small-leaved box 'Faulkner' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Small-leaved box 'Faulkner' is an upright, dense and rounded shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Use
Hedge (pruning), border, tub, topiary, rose garden

Root
Densely branched.