.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; } Fastigiate Common Boxwood Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata' Description A narrow, upright evergreen shrub with dense, dark green foliage. Its fastigiate growth habit makes it ideal for structured hedges and architectural landscape features. Suggested Uses Perfect for formal hedges, privacy screens, topiary, and accent plants in garden designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata' Common Name: Fastigiate Boxwood Size & Growth: Usually reaches 6-8 ft tall with a narrow, columnar shape. Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Typically inconspicuous; occasional small flowers in spring Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: Not recommended for indoor cultivation Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested; keep out of reach of pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, Ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil in full sun to part shade. Space plants approximately 2-3 feet apart for hedges. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, not waterlogged. Soil Type: Prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Light trimming to maintain shape; prune in early spring or late summer. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulch around base to insulate roots. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery; ensure roots are well covered. Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Special Care: Watch for aphids and scale pests; treat as necessary.
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