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buxus sempervirens

  • 01-12-2013 11:59pm
    #1
    jammy_doughnut
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6 ✭


    was wondering if anyone has planted the above in a hedge , I have a four foot wall along the drive way to my house and was thinking of planting this evergreen , its a slow grower and doesn't grow especially high but I have no problem with that

    just looking for some feedback re _ issues with frost etc , anything in particular to be wary of


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  • #2
    shrubs
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭shrubs


    Box blight has become quite prevalent in some areas. Frost hardy but really is slow growing! Ilex crenata will give you a similar look but much quicker growth and in my view is just as hardy.


  • #3
    jammy_doughnut
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6 ✭jammy_doughnut


    shrubs wrote: »
    Box blight has become quite prevalent in some areas. Frost hardy but really is slow growing! Ilex crenata will give you a similar look but much quicker growth and in my view is just as hardy.


    what height does ilex crenata grow to ?


  • #4
    looksee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,675 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Lonicera is another one that will give a similar look and is very quick and easy to grow. I have a couple of variagated box in my garden and they are no trouble at all, and no frost or other damage.


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