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Product Overview
Buxus microphylla Faulkner Small Leaf Boxwood is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, glossy, dark green foliage. Its slow growth and naturally tidy habit make it an ideal choice for formal hedging, topiary, and container planting.
Growth:
Faulkner typically reaches a height of 1–1.5 metres and spreads to about 1 metre. Its dense branching habit ensures full coverage from top to ground.
Light Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch.
Soil Requirements:
Prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, as long as drainage is adequate.
Water Requirements:
Needs regular watering during establishment. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant but benefits from deep watering during prolonged dry spells.
Frost Tolerance:
Hardy to mild frosts. In regions with severe frost, planting in a sheltered location protects the foliage.
Drought Tolerance:
Exhibits good drought tolerance once mature but performs best with supplemental watering during extended dry periods.
Flowering Information:
Produces small, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in spring that attract pollinators.
Spacing Requirements:
For hedging, space plants 30–45 cm apart to create a dense, uniform hedge.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support healthy growth. Avoid over-fertilising, as it can result in overly vigorous foliage growth.
Care and Maintenance:
Prune in late spring to maintain the desired shape and encourage compact growth. Apply a light layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature, keeping mulch away from the trunk to prevent rot.
