Boxwood shrubs are slow growing, with round or
lancet-shaped leaves. Left to themselves they can
grow up to 10 meter high. The boxwood is mainly
used as a hedge applied but also as topiary.
Boxwood grows best in shade, if boxwood grows
in full sun then rapidly arise diseases like
the red spider Buxus grows well in loose, sandy soil.
reproduction of boxwood
This is quite simple, and easy done fot the
the common boxwood (buxus sempervirens) and
boxwood microphyla. If it is done by youreself
cuttings are best not done in spring and summer.
- Cutting the upper 10 cm of a branch off with a
sharp knife, Put this twig in cutting powder and
put it into moist soil.Cutting can also be achived
without cuttingpowder.
- The cutting may be simple or branched.
- Put the cuttings in large numbers in a box
and let them get roots for several months.
- Plant them, about 6 per meter, it takes
4 years before a hedge is grown.
topiary of boxwood
First: only start shape pruning with low boxwood:
Only low-topiary items are suitable. Boxwood has
the tendency to sag over years, and larger objects
will only make you disappointed. Moreover, boxwood
no majocan't overgrow mistakes. Mirte is a good
alternatief is becoming more popular these days.
Buxus is not suited for a high form like this one
The form will colapse and cannot be repaired.
pruning of boxwood
the pruning of boxwood is done around the longest
day, JUne 21 , and not in full sun.
Frequent pruning every year is really not
necessary. After pruning , some boxwood will
have a slightly brown color seen from above.
boxeswood
Boxeswood is heavy and strong, but only
avaiable in small pieces. It is used for
example to produce the white chess pieces.
there are little other uses, exept as firewood.
cultivars of the boxwood
Buxus microphyla en buxus sempervirens have a large
produced a large number of cultivars that can be bought
in garden centers. But producing youre own boxwood by the
use of cuttings is the better to prevent fungal problems.
There are no cultivars known that have resistance
against those fungi. But fortunately cuttings are
very easy done.
hebben een groot
aantal cultivars opgeleverd en deze zijn bij tuincentra
te koop. Zelf stekken van buxus is beter door het
voorkomen van 2 schimmelziektes. Er zijn nog geen
cultivars bekend welke tegen deze schimmels opgewassen
zijn , en het verstandigste momenteel is helemaal
geen buxus van kwekerijen of tuincentra te betrekken.
Maar stekken is gelukkig erg eenvoudig.
diseases of the boxwood
Two fungi have started to rise quickly in this
part of Europe, fueled by moist and warm April months
Many boxwood shrubs are already affected by these:
- Cylindrocladium.
You notice this fungal infection when its already
to late: As the leaves massively start to fall down.
The leaves contain black spots of the fungus
Cylindrocladium. These black spots are also seen
in the young leaves and on the twigs. This is often
followed by:
- Volutella.
The leaves wither, they are yellow and have pink spots
on the underside of the leaves (spores).
If such fungus infection affected youre buxus , there
is little more that can be done. The disease is
most common in box hedges purchased from breeders.
The expectation is that the disease will further
increase in severity.
topiary
Only a few shrubs are suitable for topiary,
on this website you can find: Taxus or Yew
The best, but grows slowly.
Larger yew bushes retain their shape for generations.
Errors in pruning can be restored savely.
Laurel
Is good for topiary but loses its leaves during
severe winters. Buxus
fast growing, but not produces many disappointments.
Pruning errors can not or very difficult restored. Holly
Holly is good for tall hedges.
Myrtle
Myrtle remains low and has fragrant leaves.
It is a good alternative for yew.
Buxus sempervirens or boxwood.
The common box in the form of clouds. When a
abstract form is chosen is not a big point
if the boxwood produces some errors .
The boxwood will also grow in pots and containers.
This formal garden consists mainly of
the boxwood hedges and taxus baccata 'Fastigiata',
the cypress-like high bushes.
The creation of a small formal garden requires
some thinking, but is not very difficult and
patience is especially important. For the construction
of a garden of this size also experience and more
gardening skills are nescessary.
