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Buxus sempervirens

'Aurea Pendula'


Golden Pendulous Boxwood




Family
Buxaceae
Genus
Buxus
Species
sempervirens
Cultivar
'Aurea Pendula'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H6 - H7 (with protection)
Temperature (°C)
-23 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
-10 - 25
Height
120 - 180 cm
Spread
120 - 180 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
An upright, weeping plant with evergreen foliage that has variegated green and yellow colouring, and inconspicuous flowers.
Landscape
Makes for an excellent shrub border or hedge.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moist well-drained loam.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leaves are dark glossy green above and yellowish-green beneath, and are small, to 3.8 cm in length.
Flower Description
Flowers are inconspicuous, and are a pale green, yellow, or creamy white colour.
Notable Specimens
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate in mid-summer by taking semi-ripe cuttings from the current season's growth. Collect in the early morning using a sharp knife to cut pieces 10 - 15 cm in length. Remove all leaves from the lower third and pinch out any soft terminal growth. Dip into a number 2 rooting hormone, insert into trays or pots of cutting compost (50/50 mix of compost and sharp sand or perlite) and water well. Place in a propagator with bottom heat set at 15°C with or without mist; rooting should occur in 4 - 6 weeks.
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