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Buxus sempervirens 'Rosmarinifolia'
English Boxwood
Plant Type:
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBSBuxus sempervirens ‘Rosmarinifolia’ (ex: Hinkley) – Narrow dark green leaves cloak this dense, dwarf shrub that grows to about 5’ and rounded. Plant larger shrubs at the northern end of the zone range for successful establishment. English Boxwood is best sited protected from prevailing winter winds. Fertile draining soil on the neutral to acid side of the Ph spectrum in part sun, afternoon shade. Organic mulches are very beneficial. The origins of this form are unknown… but the species originates in So. Europe, W. Asia, No. Africa. Cutting grown.
Characteristics and Attributes for Buxus sempervirens 'Rosmarinifolia'
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Four Seasons
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Sun Tolerant
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Attributes
- Labyrinth
- Knot Garden
- Shrub Border
- Hedge
- Border
- Foundation
- Formal Garden
- Edging
- Rock Garden
- Evergreen
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Slow
Soil
- Organic
- Acid
- Fertile
- Draining
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown
Genus Overview: Buxus
The Boxwoods are a very useful group of broadleaf evergreen shrubs having, depending upon ultimate size, many landscape applications. They prefer fertile soils on the acid side of the Ph spectrum. Boxwoods tend to be shallow-rooted and benefit from organic mulches. Most can be grown in full sun conditions but are happier in part shade. The smaller growing Korean Boxwoods, Buxus microphylla, seem to hold their foliage color better in part winter shade. The English Boxwoods, B. sempervirens, are the larger growing members of the clan and benefit from wind protection especially in winter. All of the following offerings are cutting grown. (Spring Only)