.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 Cone Buxus sempervirens 'Aureo-variegata' Cone Description A slow-growing evergreen shrub featuring variegated green and yellow foliage, ideal for shaping and edging in gardens. Compact and dense, it maintains a bushy form with minimal pruning. Suggested Uses Perfect for topiary, hedges, container planting, and accent installations. Suitable for formal gardens and landscape designs that require low-maintenance greenery. Plant Details Botanical Name: Aureo-variegata' Common Boxwood Cone Buxus sempervirens 'Aureo-variegata' Cone Common Name: Aureo-variegata' Common Boxwood Cone Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft tall, spreading about 2-3 ft, with slow to medium growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, variegated Bloom Time: Rarely flowers; if so, late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Keep away from pets if ingestion causes issues Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes, suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, ornamental grasses, and topiary plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, preferred in partial shade for best variegation Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, avoid overwatering Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil Humidity: Average garden humidity, tolerates moderate dryness Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after growth season to maintain shape Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and extreme cold in zones 5 and 6 Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container Fertilization: Feed with balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature