Buxus microphylla 'FAULKNER' box
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,5-1,3m
usual width
0,5-1m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full to partial sun
soil type
neutral to alkaline
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
5b (down to -27°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
If you are looking for a nice, evergreen plant that can be either trimmed to a desired shape or quite the contrary – left to its own devices, look no further. Faulkner is a boxwood variety with small leaves. They are ovate to almost rounded, mid green and very glossy. It grows denser and more compact than the species. It is ideal for shaping. Prune it first in early spring after danger of bad frost (to encourage branching) and later in mid summer (for shaping). It can be used in a mixed border, or as an alone standing specimen (when shaped) or put it in a terracotta pot on your patio. It looks great on a short stem.
Topiaries are usually recommended for planting in locations sheltered from freezing winds. Hardy to about -27°C (USDA zone 5b).
Last update 11-01-2009.
