The original and most widely used Box for hedging and Topiary work. Bright green diamond shaped new leaves mature to deep, dark green. Moderate growth rate. 1/2m - 2m hedge.
All Box benefit from Spring, Summer and Autumn feeding with a complete fertiliser such as Healthy Earth All Purpose and topdressing with Dolomite Lime in the Autumn. Best time to prune is after the Spring growth has finished and turns dark green.
For Hedge to 1/2m, plant 30cm apart.
For hedge to 1m, plant 50cm apart.