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Buxus sinica var' Insularis'

Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' is a popular Korean Boxwood that forms a beautiful mound of dark green foliage. New foliage is a fresh, lime green and ages to become dark green as it grows to 60 cm in height and 90 cm in width. Buxus sinica var Insularis is commonly trimmed into a small hedge, planted around the base of trees, added to a mixed planting, or mass planted to provide a soft, carpet-like appearance.

Buxus sinica 'Insularis' plants growing as a hedge.
Buxus sinica 'Insularis' lush, green foliage.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:60 cm
Spread:90 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku15972

What are the garden uses for Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' in NZ?

Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It can be clipped into a small hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in formal gardens. It is often used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container. It is an excellent complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage that makes this Buxus an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' spacing for a hedge

The optimum plant spacing for a Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' hedge is 25 cm between the plants for a 1.5L pot size. You can reduce the spacing to 20 cm between plants if you want to achieve a dense and narrow hedge more quickly. If a 5L pot size or larger is purchased, the spacing can be increased to 35 apart, as the plants have been manicured to be bushy already. Be sure to use a string line to ensure the line is straight, and start lightly trimming the sides once the plants show active growth.

Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' for sale

The Plant Company has the best Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' plants for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants, and our logistics team packs them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive, and the quality is exceptional. Let us take care of your Buxus needs and impress you with both our products and service!

Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' care

The most important part of caring for Buxus sinica var. 'Insularis' is to ensure it has well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with overwatering, is the leading cause of plants failing to perform or dying. The plants can be lightly trimmed any time, but this is best undertaken during spring or summer. The final elements are to feed the plants in spring with a general fertiliser and keep an eye on watering so they do not dry out. Also, watch for scale insects and mealybugs and treat with an appropriate agrichemical if necessary.

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