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boxwood

Scientific Name: Buxus

Family: Buxaceae

Category: Dicot

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Boxwood: A Versatile Plant with a Rich History

Boxwood, known scientifically as Buxus, is a genus of approximately 70 species within the Buxaceae family. Common names include "box" in most English-speaking countries and "boxwood" in North America.

Considerations for Pets

  • Boxwood has been used in gardens for hedges and topiary.

Considerations for Children

  • Boxwood has been used in gardens for hedges and topiary.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Boxwood is native to south-east England and Europe.
  • It was introduced to North America from Europe in the mid-1600s.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Boxwood is an evergreen shrub ideal for sculpting.
  • It can be shaped into neat mounds or allowed to grow into small, cloud-like foliage.
  • It's often used for formal hedges, focal points, and foundation plantings.

Historical and Traditional Uses

  • Boxwood has been used in gardens for hedges and topiary for centuries.
  • In ancient Greece, it was dedicated to Hades.
  • The dense, uniform timber of air-dried boxwood is unusually stable, making it suitable for rulers and scientific instruments.
  • It is known for being used for wood-engravers blocks and musical instruments.

Additional Notes

  • Boxwood can be damaged by several parasites.