.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Variegata' Common Boxwood Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' Description A compact evergreen shrub featuring variegated green and cream foliage. Ideal for hedges and borders, it maintains a dense form with moderate growth rate. Suggested Uses Perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, topiary, and small-scale landscape accents. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' Common Name: Variegated Boxwood Size & Growth: Usually 2-4 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous with variegated leaves Bloom Time: Few to no flowers, primarily valued for foliage Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Partial to full sun Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Limited; prefers outdoor conditions Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested; keep away from pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other boxwoods, evergreens, shaded perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Space appropriately and plant in well-drained soil Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil Humidity: Moderate, avoid excessive dry or wet conditions Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after new growth; shape as needed Winter Care: Protect from harsh freezing winds; mulching recommended Planting Depth: Plant so that the top of root ball is level with soil surface Fertilization: Feed in early spring with balanced slow-release fertilizer Special Care: Maintain consistent watering and site protection from late frosts
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