.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; } Aureo-variegata' Common Boxwood Buxus sempervirens 'Aureo-variegata' Description A slow-growing evergreen shrub featuring variegated yellow and green leaves. It has a dense, compact form ideal for hedges, borders, or focal points in the garden. Suggested Uses Perfect for formal hedges, topiary, container planting, and landscape accents. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Aureo-variegata' Common Name: Aureo-variegated Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically 3-4 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, variegated Bloom Time: Rarely flowers; mainly valued for foliage Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Yes, with good light Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Hyssop, lavender, and other evergreen shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, in a location with full sun to partial shade. Soil Moisture: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soil preferred. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity. Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after growth to maintain shape. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and extreme cold if in zone 6. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as container. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.