Buxus sempervirens &s;Latifolia Maculata&s; (v) | box &s;Latifolia Maculata&s; Shrubs/RHS (original) (raw)

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained soil in partial shade; can be scorched by sun and strong winds in dry soils. Susceptible to a number of box problems, see box cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• Cottage and informal garden
• Patio and container plants
• City and courtyard gardens
• Wildlife gardens
• Flower borders and beds
• Garden edging
• Hedging and screens

Pruning

Pruning group 8 in summer, renovation pruning can be carried out in late spring. Use mulch and a general fertiliser after hard pruning

Pests

May be susceptible to box tree caterpillar, box sucker, mussel scale and red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot, box blight and, rarely, honey fungus