Buxus sempervirens L.
Fully hardy, bushy, rounded shrub or small tree with glossy, ovate to oblong leaves, notched at the tips. To 5m. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
There are a large number of varieties, which have long been used for hedging and other decorative purposes. Johnson’s Dictionary lists eight varieties. Saint-Hilaire Tr. pl.34/1825.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.189/1843]. Probably received per ‘Sovereign’ February 1831 as ‘Tree Box’ but this is more likely to be Buxus sempervirens L. var. arborescens which see. [MP A2948]. There are two old box hedges in the gardens.
Notes
Buxus sempervirens Thunb. (1784) = Buxus japonica Müll.Arg.
Published Mar 02, 2009 - 04:42 PM | Last updated Apr 02, 2010 - 09:54 AM
Buxus sempervirens L. | Saint-Hilaire Tr. pl.34/1825 | BHL
| Family | Buxaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Europe and North Africa |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Common box |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Buxus sempervirens - Common Box |
| Confidence level | high |