Key features
Final size4m – 8m in 20 years
FoliageGreen leaves year-round (evergreen)
Flowersclusters of yellow flowers in spring
PositionFull sun to full shade
SoilPrefers moist yet well-draining soil
Description
Buxus sempervirens or Common Box Topiary Balls are fantastic evergreen plants made up of dense, small-leaved foliage for year-round interest. These Buxus have been grown and clipped into circular ball shapes. The duo has two topiary balls on the same stem and the trio has 3 topiary balls of varying sizes on the same stem. They look wonderful planted into a pot or container. An ideal focal point for both formal and informal gardens, as well as patios, driveways and doorways of all shapes and sizes. This Buxus Ball topiary is a striking addition to all outdoor spaces and is happy in all light aspects, from full sun to full shade.
Box Topiary Balls are slow-growing and very easy to keep neat and tidy. Simply give them a light prune once a year, although they can also be left unpruned and still maintain their compact shape.
AKA Common Box, Buxus Ball, Box Ball, Boxwood
Planting Steps
1Preparation
- Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
- Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
- Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
- To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.
2Planting
- Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
- Ensure the top of the plant’s compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
- Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
- Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.
3Last Steps
- Water generously around the base of the plant.
- If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.
Aftercare Advice
Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.
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