Plants For a Formal Garden

Plants For a Formal Garden http://www.seedlingsrus.com 215 651 8329 Highland Hill Farm We deliver and plant Why are they called boxwood? And shouldn't you be calling them boxwoods when referring to them in the plural?
The name boxwood is derived from the young stems of some species of boxwood they are strongly four sided and are square in cross-section. Boxwood is the word to use when referring to this plant whether you are talking about one or many of them. There is no such word as "boxwoods".




Deer are a problem in my neighborhood. Will they eat boxwood if I plant it?
No. Boxwood leaves contain alkaloids that are distasteful or poisonous to deer and they do not browse boxwood. It is one of the few evergreen shrubs that is usually not damaged by deer.




What conditions do I need to grow good boxwood?
You can grow boxwood in a wide variety of soil types as long as the pH is alkaline or slightly acidic and the soil is not compacted or poorly drained. Contact your local extension educator to find out where you can get your soil tested for pH. If your soil is acidic, you will need to add dolomitic lime to bring the pH up to the range of 6.5 to 7.5. Internal soil drainage is critical for boxwood. It grows poorly on heavy, compacted soil or in areas where the roots might be waterlogged for long periods of time. Boxwood can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is quite drought tolerant. Winter cold limits its survival in northern gardens and special care must be taken to select a hardy variety such as 'Vardar Valley' or Korean boxwood if you live where winters are frigid.

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