Common Box
Buxus sempervirens
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Buxaceae
- Genus:
- Buxus
- Species:
- Buxus sempervirens
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-yellow, yellow
Native Range
United States: North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Banded Tussock Moth (Halysidota tessellaris), Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to limestone areas, prefers calcareous soils