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Boxwood

Laara Copley-Smith Design

11 years ago

What variety of boxwood is this , do you have a stratergy to avoid box blight. It is a huge issue in the UK
thankyou

lovely planting
Laara Copley-Smith

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Aardweg Landscaping
11 years ago
Laara,
That is Buxus m koreana 'Winter Gem'. It's not as fine-textured as sempervirens, but is MUCH hardier. I do not find it dying back from the various reasons that afflict semp. and thus I use it for most of my clients. Google it for UK compatability.
Cheers,
Steve Aardweg

In case you did not see it - here is the front of the same home.
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Laara Copley-Smith Design
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you very much Steve, I will be checking this out. Here in the uk sempervirens often varies much in its specific leaf size & even habit . It is not always cohesive from supplier to supplier. I prefer One chosen supplier who care greatly about their sources.

Yes I have seen this 2nd image: gorgeous love it , lovely combinations

Laara Copley-Smith
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Laara Copley-Smith Design
Original Author
11 years ago
Ah ha : buxus microphylla , yes I do know as this name .
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Aardweg Landscaping
11 years ago
Good luck. Let me know how you make out with it if you try it. Winter gem is the one I use the most.
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Original Author
11 years ago
I will do , many thanks

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