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A Detailed Explanation of the Distribution Range and Growth Habits of Boxwood

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Boxwood is a relatively precious tree species for making bonsai. It is a woody plant, relatively common in landscaping, and suitable for making bonsai.

Alternative Names of Boxwood

Boxwood, also called mountain boxwood, thousand-year dwarf, small boxwood, hundred-day red, evergreen, bean-slab boxwood, and melon-seed boxwood.

Growth Habits of Boxwood

Boxwood relatively likes light, but it can also tolerate shade. It can be grown both indoors and outdoors, but it should not be kept in shade for a long time. It relatively likes a humid environment, but it is relatively drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. In terms of temperature, boxwood can tolerate both cold and heat, but in summer attention should be paid to shading. When choosing soil, loose and fertile sandy soil is generally chosen. When potting, vermiculite, peat soil, etc. can be added.

Main Value of Boxwood

Boxwood is a relatively common tree species in landscaping, and it is cultivated in most areas of our country, mainly for ornamental use.

In addition, boxwood is a good material for bonsai. The plant is about 1-3 m tall and suitable for pot cultivation. Bonsai can generally be repotted in all four seasons, and in summer attention should be paid to shading and preventing waterlogging.

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