What kind of plant is boxwood? Get to know this woody plant

Other names for boxwood

Boxwood is also called mountain boxwood, thousand-year dwarf, small boxwood, hundred-day red, evergreen, bean-board 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 it should be shaded. When choosing soil, generally choose loose, fertile sandy soil. When potting, vermiculite, peat soil, etc. can be added.

Main value of boxwood

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

In addition, boxwood is a good material for bonsai. The plant is about 1-3 m tall and suitable for potting. Bonsai can generally be repotted throughout all four seasons of the year, and in summer it needs shade and must be protected from waterlogging.